Aloe Gator SPF 40+ Sunscreen Recalled for Out-of-Specification Active Ingredients
ARG Laboratories is recalling 4,013 units of Aloe Gator SPF 40+ sunscreen (Lot 04023C1) distributed nationwide because the active ingredient does not meet specifications.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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: This is an FDA Class II recall for a quality control issue (out-of-specification active ingredients) with no reported illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. Per the severity rubric, Class II recalls without reported harm and involving precautionary quality issues are classified as Moderate.
Plain-English summary
ARG Laboratories, Inc. is recalling Aloe Gator Original Formula SPF 40+ Broad Spectrum Protective Gel sunscreen because the active ingredients do not meet specifications.
The recall affects approximately 4,013 units distributed nationwide. The affected product is supplied in 1 OZ (28 g) sizes with Lot 04023C1 and expiration date 01/31/2025.
The product's active ingredients are Octocrylene 8%, Octyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Benzophone 3 6%, and Octyl Salicylate 5%. Out-of-specification active ingredients may affect the product's ability to provide the stated sun protection.
This is a Class II recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The recalled product
- Product
- ALOE GATOR, (Octocrylene 8%, Octyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Benzophone 3 6%, Octyl Salicylate 5%), Original Formula, SPF 40+, Broad Spectrum Protective Gel, Sport Performance, NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), Manufactured for AGS Brands.
- Manufacturer
- ARG Laboratories, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen / OTC Topical
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,013
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 (2)
- Lot 04023C1
- Exp 01/31/2025
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 11 recalled by ARG Laboratories, Inc. 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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