The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0244-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Neutrogena Whipped Foam Cleanser Recalled for Container Leakage

Johnson & Johnson is recalling specific lots of Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser because the containers may leak propellant and product.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves container leakage without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson is recalling specific lots of Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser, a 5-ounce aerosolized product. The recall involves products with lot numbers 15917F54, 16017F54, 15817F69, 15917F69, 20017F55, and 20117F55, which have expiration dates ranging from April 2019 to June 2019. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to a defective container issue. Affected products showed leakage of propellant and product from the container valve cup area, manifesting as bubbles or foaming. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers with these specific lot numbers should stop using the product and contact Johnson & Johnson for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser, (Salicylic Acid 0.5%), aerosolized product in a can, NET WT. 5 OZ. (141 g) Distributed By: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Skillman, NJ 08558. UPC: 0 70501 10053 0
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson
Category
Consumer Product — Personal Care
Hazard

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (9)

  • Lot #:15917F54
  • 16017F54
  • Exp. 05/2019
  • 15817F69
  • 15917F69
  • Exp. 04/2019
  • 20017F55
  • 20117F55
  • Exp. 06/2019.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Johnson & Johnson under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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