The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0841-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 100 sunscreen spray recalled for cGMP deviations

Johnson & Johnson is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (SPF 100, 6.5 oz aerosol cans) nationwide due to cGMP manufacturing deviations. The recall was voluntarily initiated by the company.

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 an FDA Class II recall that is voluntary and precautionary in nature. The source text states cGMP deviations as the reason but does not report any illnesses, injuries, or harm. No hospitalization reports are documented. The hazard is manufacturing-process related without reported adverse outcomes, placing it in the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (Broad Spectrum SPF 100, 6.5 oz/184 g aerosol cans) distributed nationwide in the United States. The recalled product contains Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), and Oxybenzone (6%). Affected product has UPC 0 86800 10144 4 and includes all lots within their expiry dates.

The recall was initiated due to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations identified in the manufacturing process. Johnson & Johnson voluntarily initiated this recall and notified distributors through email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and direct visits.

Consumers in possession of affected product should stop using it. Consumers with questions may contact Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. at the address listed on the package or visit the FDA website for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%), NET WT. 6.5 OZ (184 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, U
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
Hazard
Affected units
876,960

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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