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ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0842-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT Sunscreen Spray Recalled for cGMP Deviations

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT WITH MICROMESH SUNSCREEN SPRAY (5.5 oz, SPF 50) due to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations. Approximately 1.4 million cans distributed nationwide are affected.

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 for cGMP deviations (manufacturing practice violations). The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations related to the product. The recall is voluntary and precautionary in nature, making it a Moderate-severity case under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT WITH MICROMESH SUNSCREEN SPRAY Broad Spectrum SPF 50 (5.5 oz / 155 g aerosol cans) nationwide. The recall was initiated on July 14, 2021, and announced by the FDA on October 6, 2021.

The reason for the recall is cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations identified during manufacture. The source text does not specify the nature of these deviations or any reported illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

Approximately 1,448,520 cans are affected. All affected lots are within their expiration dates. The product contains the active ingredients Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 6%, and Oxybenzone 4.5%. The product was distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. (Skillman, NJ) nationwide in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product are advised to contact the manufacturer or their retailer for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT WITH MICROMESH SUNSCREEN SPRAY Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 6%, Oxybenzone 4.5%. NET WT. 5.5 OZ. (155 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 1
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
Hazard
Affected units
1,448,520

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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