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ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0835-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT Sunscreen Spray Class II Recall

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling 678,384 cans of Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray nationwide due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations.

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 FDA classified this as a Class II recall for cGMP deviations. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or confirmed safety failures—only manufacturing process deficiencies. Under the rubric, Class II recalls without reported hospitalization or injury typically score 2 (Moderate).

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray (BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, 5.0 oz/141 g aerosol cans, UPC 0 86800 10037 9). The recall affects 678,384 cans distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated by the firm due to current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations. This is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall on September 24, 2021, and the firm began the recall on July 14, 2021.

All lots within the product's expiration date are affected. Consumers should stop using the recalled product. Consumers with questions may contact the recalling firm, Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., located at 199 Grandview Road, Skillman, NJ 08558-1311.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858, UPC 0 86800 10037 9
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen
Hazard
Affected units
678,384

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 (1)

  • All lots within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 20 recalled by Johnson & Johnson Consumer, 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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