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Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0849-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Spray Recalled for cGMP Deviations

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray (SPF 50, 6.5 oz aerosol) distributed nationwide due to current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations. The recall is voluntary and initiated by the firm.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).

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 for cGMP deviations. The source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or confirmed safety incidents—only manufacturing process deviations. The recall is precautionary rather than based on actual harm, 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 50, 6.5 ounce (184 g) aerosol cans (UPC 0 86800 11254 9) distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated due to current good manufacturing practice (cGMP) deviations identified during manufacturing. All lots within the product's expiration date are affected by this recall.

This is a voluntary, firm-initiated recall. The product was distributed nationally. Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. notified customers through multiple methods including email, fax, letter, press release, telephone, and firm visits. The recall was initiated on July 14, 2021, and the FDA classified it as Class II on September 24, 2021.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and contact the firm for further instructions if needed.

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 / Over-the-Counter Topical
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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