The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-324-2014·Announced 2013-12-11

Badger Baby Sunscreen Recalled for Microbial Contamination

W.S. Badger Company Inc. is recalling specific lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion due to microbial contamination.

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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

W.S. Badger Company Inc. is recalling selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion. The recall is due to microbial contamination in non-sterile products.

The affected product is Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4fFl.oz Tube. The recall covers 36,272 tubes distributed nationwide and in Canada, Greece, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, and American Samoa. Specific lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the recall details.

Consumers should stop using the affected products and contact the manufacturer for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4fFl.oz Tube, UPC code: 634084490091 (US) UPC Code: 634084490114 (Canada)
Manufacturer
W.S. Badger Company Inc.
Category
Consumer Product — Sunscreen
Hazard
Affected units
36,272

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 (6)

  • Lot number 3024A EXP 01/15
  • 3057A EXP 02/15
  • 3063A EXP 03/15
  • 3063B EXP 03/15
  • 3132A
  • 3133A EXP 05/15.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by W.S. Badger Company 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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