Yusef Recalls SPF Lip Moisturizers with Excess Oxybenzone
Yusef Manufacturing is recalling 12,983 tubes of SPF 15 lip moisturizers because they contain up to 150% of the labeled amount of oxybenzone.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves a superpotent drug concentration (150% of label claim) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Yusef Manufacturing Laboratories, LLC is recalling 12,983 tubes of SPF 15 lip moisturizers. The affected products include Peppermint Lip Moisturizer, Flavored Lip Moisturizer, and Lip Moisturizer, all containing 4% oxybenzone and 7% octinoxate. The products were distributed nationwide within the United States and were sold under various labels, including Bimark Inc., NOCO TRAIL REPORT, Herbruck's, and several dental and medical practices.
The recall is due to the presence of a superpotent drug. The specific lot (Lot # 14381, Exp. Date 9/2023) contains up to 150% of the label claim for the active ingredient oxybenzone. This exceeds the intended concentration for the product.
Consumers should stop using the recalled lip moisturizers and return them to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Yusef Manufacturing Laboratories, LLC for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- PEPPERMINT LIP MOISTURIZER (oxybenzone (4%) and Octinoxate (7%) SPF 15, 4.2 g tube, labeled as a) Bimark Inc., bimark.com; b) NOCO TRAIL REPORT, www.NoCoTrailReport.org; c) Herbruck's, d) St. Mark's Outpatient Surgery Center, 1250 East 3900 South Suite 100, Salt Lake City, UT 841
- Manufacturer
- Yusef Manufacturing Laboratories, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Topical Sunscreen
- Affected units
- 12,983
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)
- Lot #: 14381
- Exp. Date 9/2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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