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ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0840-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT Sunscreen Spray Recalled Due to cGMP Deviations

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling 405,264 cans of Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT Broad Spectrum SPF 100 sunscreen spray nationwide due to current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations. This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm.

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: This is a Class II recall involving cGMP deviations in a sunscreen product. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalization, and the hazard is compliance-related rather than an active safety threat. Per the rubric, Class II recalls without reported harm typically score as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray in Broad Spectrum SPF 100 formulation (Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 15%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%) in 5.0 oz (141 g) aerosol cans. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. A total of 405,264 cans are affected.

The recall was initiated because of current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations identified in the manufacturing process. The firm voluntarily initiated this recall on July 14, 2021, and the FDA classified it as a Class II recall on September 24, 2021.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Consumers may contact Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. at the address listed on the package or through their website for instructions on return or disposal. The product may still be in use; consumers are urged to check their medicine cabinets.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%) aerosol can, NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10143 7
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen / OTC Topical
Hazard
Affected units
405,264

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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