The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0846-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray Recall Due to cGMP Deviations

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (SPF 70) nationwide due to cGMP deviations. This is a voluntary recall initiated by the manufacturer.

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, voluntary and firm-initiated, with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is manufacturing deviation without confirmed product contamination or safety failure. Per the rubric, manufacturing violations without reported harm and voluntary recalls are typically scored as 2 (Moderate).

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70) containing Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), and Octocrylene (10%). The recall involves two package sizes: 6.5 oz (184 g) cans (UPC 0 86800 87274 0) and 8.5 oz (240 g) cans (UPC 0 86800 10048 5).

The recall was initiated due to cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations. This is a voluntary recall initiated by the firm. The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States. All lots within expiry are included in this recall.

Consumers in possession of the recalled sunscreen should discontinue use. For additional information or questions, consumers may contact the recalling firm through official FDA channels at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), a) NET WT. 6.5 OZ. (184 g) (UPC 0 86800 87274 0) and b) NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) (UPC 0 86800 10048 5) aerosol can, Distribut
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen / Topical Product
Hazard

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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