Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (SPF 50) due to the presence of benzene contamination. The recall affects 1,437,804 aerosol cans distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall for a drug product. According to the severity rubric, FDA Class I recalls are never scored below 4, resulting in a "Severe" classification.
Plain-English summary
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50 (NET WT. 6.5 OZ / 184 g aerosol can) due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant.
The recalled product is identified by UPC 0 86800 11254 9 and lot code 16621E01 with an expiration date of 5/2024. Approximately 1,437,804 cans were distributed nationwide.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. recommends contacting the company or consulting a healthcare provider with questions about the recall or potential health effects from exposure to the recalled sunscreen.
The recalled product
- Product
- Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 6.5 OZ. (184 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11254
- Manufacturer
- Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
- Hazard
- benzene-contamination
- chemical-contaminant
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 (2)
- 16621E01
- exp 5/2024
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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