Coppertone Sunscreen Sprays Recalled for Benzene Contamination

Agency Publication Date: October 15, 2021

Summary

Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling 738,144 cans of several Coppertone Sunscreen Spray products, including the Pure & Simple, Pure & Simple Kids, Pure & Simple Baby, Sport Mineral, and Sport varieties. The recall was issued due to the presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen, and deviations from current good manufacturing practices (cGMP). The products were distributed nationwide in 5 oz and 1.6 oz sizes. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with these products to date.

Risk

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, through the mouth, or through the skin, and could potentially result in life-threatening blood disorders, including leukemia and other cancers of the bone marrow.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Coppertone sunscreen sprays including Pure & Simple, Pure & Simple Kids, Pure & Simple Baby, Sport Mineral, and Sport varieties sold in 5 oz and 1.6 oz cans.
Identify if you have an affected product by checking the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom of the aerosol can. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
If you have health concerns regarding the use of these products, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028800

Lot Numbers:

TN00CJ4 (Exp 06/30/2023)

TN00BR2 (Exp 03/31/2023)

Recalled due to chemical contamination and manufacturing deviations.

Product: Coppertone Pure & Simple kids 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028824

Lot Numbers:

TN00854 (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN00855 (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN00CJV (Exp 06/30/2023)

TN00857 (Exp 04/30/2023)

Recalled due to chemical contamination and manufacturing deviations.

Product: Coppertone Pure & Simple baby 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028817

Lot Numbers:

TN0083J (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN0083K (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN009GH (Exp 03/31/2023)

Recalled due to chemical contamination and manufacturing deviations.

Product: Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028701

Lot Numbers:

TN008KU (Exp 03/31/2023)

TN008KV (Exp 03/31/2023)

Recalled due to benzene contamination.

Product: Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50 (1.6 oz)

Variants: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%

UPC Codes:

041100005069

Lot Numbers:

TN00BU3 (Exp 05/31/2024)

Recalled due to benzene contamination.

Product Images

Product image Coppertone Sport Mini SPF 50 Spray

Product image Coppertone Sport Mineral SPF 50 Spray

Product image Coppertone Pure & Simple baby SPF 50 Spray

Product image Coppertone Pure & Simple SPF 50 Spray

Product image Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50 Spray

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 88770

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Beiersdorf Inc

Sold By: retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 8 products (38,328 cans; 167,808 cans; 124,668 cans; 142,236 cans; 143,376 cans; 36,660 cans; 70,320 cans; 14,748 cans)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: April 13, 2023

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Coppertone sunscreen sprays including Pure & Simple, Pure & Simple Kids, Pure & Simple Baby, Sport Mineral, and Sport varieties sold in 5 oz and 1.6 oz cans.

Identify if you have an affected product by checking the lot number and expiration date printed on the bottom of the aerosol can. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.

If you have health concerns regarding the use of these products, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund.

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028800

Lot Numbers:

TN00CJ4 (Exp 06/30/2023)

TN00BR2 (Exp 03/31/2023)

Recalled due to chemical contamination and manufacturing deviations.

Product: Coppertone Pure & Simple kids 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028824

Lot Numbers:

TN00854 (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN00855 (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN00CJV (Exp 06/30/2023)

TN00857 (Exp 04/30/2023)

Recalled due to chemical contamination and manufacturing deviations.

Product: Coppertone Pure & Simple baby 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028817

Lot Numbers:

TN0083J (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN0083K (Exp 01/31/2023)

TN009GH (Exp 03/31/2023)

Recalled due to chemical contamination and manufacturing deviations.

Product: Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray (5 oz)

Variants: Zinc Oxide 24.08%

UPC Codes:

072140028701

Lot Numbers:

TN008KU (Exp 03/31/2023)

TN008KV (Exp 03/31/2023)

Recalled due to benzene contamination.

Product: Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50 (1.6 oz)

Variants: Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%

UPC Codes:

041100005069

Lot Numbers:

TN00BU3 (Exp 05/31/2024)

Recalled due to benzene contamination.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 88770

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Beiersdorf Inc

Sold By: retailers nationwide

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 8 products (38,328 cans; 167,808 cans; 124,668 cans; 142,236 cans; 143,376 cans; 36,660 cans; 70,320 cans; 14,748 cans)

Distributed To: Nationwide

Agency Last Updated: April 13, 2023