The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0836-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Recalled for cGMP Deviations

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen SPF 30 due to current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations. The recall affects approximately 1.6 million cans distributed nationwide.

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 a voluntary, firm-initiated FDA Class II recall for cGMP deviations with no reported illnesses or injuries. The source text provides no evidence of actual harm, making this a precautionary manufacturing compliance recall meeting the "Moderate" criterion.

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30 (5.0 oz aerosol cans, UPC 0 86800 10038 6) distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated by the firm due to cGMP (current good manufacturing practice) deviations. This is a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer. Approximately 1,611,180 cans are affected, with all lots within their expiration date included in the recall.

No specific adverse events or injuries are detailed in the source information. Consumers should contact Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. with any questions or concerns about this product.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), Net Wt. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858 UPC 0 86800 10038 6
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
Hazard
Affected units
1,611,180

Is your product affected?

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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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