The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0848-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray Class II Drug Recall

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray SPF 70 due to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations. Approximately 411,180 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 initiated voluntarily by the firm due to cGMP deviations. No reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths are mentioned in the source text. The defect is a manufacturing compliance issue rather than a direct hazard to consumers, warranting a Moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70 (8.5 oz. / 240 g aerosol cans, UPC 0 86800 10048 5) due to cGMP deviations identified during manufacturing.

The recall affects approximately 411,180 cans that were distributed nationwide in the United States. All affected lots remain within their expiration dates. The product contains Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), and Octocrylene (10%) as active ingredients.

The firm initiated this recall on July 14, 2021, and it was classified by FDA as Class II on September 24, 2021. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858 UPC 0 86800 10048 5
Manufacturer
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Category
Drug — Sunscreen
Hazard
Affected units
411,180

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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