The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0890-2022·Announced 2022-06-01

Vegan Lip Balm Recalled Due to Active Ingredient Mislabeling

Higher Education Make Out Ready Vegan Lip Balm is recalled due to mislabeling of active ingredients. The label does not match the product's actual sunscreen actives.

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: FDA Class III recall with mislabeling of active ingredients and no reported illnesses or injuries. This falls under 'minor labeling errors,' which corresponds to Moderate severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Higher Education Make Out Ready Vegan Lip Balm, SPF 15, manufactured by Eco Lips, Inc and distributed by Higher Education Skincare, is being recalled due to mislabeling of its active ingredients. The affected product is a 0.15 oz (4.25 g) tube with Lot 93400-21200.

The label lists Octinoxate 7.5% and Oxybenzone 3% as the active ingredients. However, the actual product contains Octinoxate 7.5%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, and Avobenzone 3%. Consumers are therefore not informed of the actual active ingredients in the product.

Approximately 17,000 units were distributed in California. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and contact Higher Education Skincare at 1.833.251.0388 for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Higher Education Make Out Ready Vegan Lip Balm, SPF 15, Net Wt. 0.15 oz (4.25 g) per tube, Active Ingredients: Oxtinoxate (7.5%), Oxybenzone (3%); Distributed by: Higher Education Skincare, 1.833.251.0388
Manufacturer
Eco Lips, Inc
Hazard
  • mis-labeling

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)

  • Lot 93400-21200

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

  • CA