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Aveeno and Neutrogena Sunscreen Sprays Recalled for Benzene and Defects

Agency Publication Date: September 24, 2021
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Summary

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. has recalled more than 20.4 million units of Aveeno and Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen sprays. The recall includes various product lines such as Neutrogena Beach Defense, CoolDry Sport, Invisible Daily Defense, and Ultra Sheer, as well as Aveeno Protect + Refresh. These products were found to contain benzene, a chemical contaminant and human carcinogen, and were manufactured with defects that deviated from quality standards. No injuries or medical incidents have been reported, but consumers should immediately stop using these specific products.

Risk

The recalled sunscreens contain benzene, which is classified as a human carcinogen that can cause cancer through inhalation, swallowing, or absorption through the skin. Long-term exposure to benzene at high levels can lead to serious health complications, including leukemia and other blood disorders.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects multiple varieties of Aveeno and Neutrogena sunscreen sprays, including Aveeno Protect + Refresh and Neutrogena lines such as Beach Defense, CoolDry Sport, Invisible Daily Defense, and Ultra Sheer.
  2. Identify your product by checking the brand name and SPF level on the front of the aerosol can. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes, including dozens of specific UPC barcodes and recall numbers.
  3. If you have health concerns related to the use of these sunscreens, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc., for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ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: Aveeno Protect + Refresh sunscreen weightless spray with oat SPF 60 (5.0 oz)
Variants: SPF 60, 5.0 oz (141 g) aerosol can
Model:
D-0831-2021
UPC Codes:
381371194629
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry

Distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ 08558.

Product: Neutrogena CoolDry Sport sunscreen spray SPF 30
Variants: SPF 30, 5.0 oz (141 g), 8.0 oz (226 g)
Model:
D-0832-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100355
086800100317
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense water + sun protection sunscreen spray SPF 30
Variants: SPF 30, 6.5 oz (184 g), 8.5 oz (240 g)
Model:
D-0833-2021
UPC Codes:
086800872733
086800100324
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena CoolDry Sport sunscreen spray SPF 50
Variants: SPF 50, 5.0 oz (141 g)
Model:
D-0834-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100362
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena CoolDry Sport sunscreen spray SPF 70
Variants: SPF 70, 5.0 oz (141 g)
Model:
D-0835-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100379
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen SPF 30
Variants: SPF 30, 5.0 oz (141 g), 8.0 oz (226 g)
Model:
D-0836-2021
D-0847-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100386
086800111337
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen SPF 45
Variants: SPF 45, 5.0 oz (141 g), 8.0 oz (226 g)
Model:
D-0837-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100393
086800111344
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen SPF 70
Variants: SPF 70, 5.0 oz (141 g)
Model:
D-0838-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100409
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen SPF 100+
Variants: SPF 100+, 5.0 oz (141 g)
Model:
D-0839-2021
UPC Codes:
086800100416
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena CoolDry Sport sunscreen spray SPF 100
Variants: SPF 100, 5.0 oz (141 g)
Model:
D-0840-2021
UPC Codes:
086800101437
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray SPF 100
Variants: SPF 100, 6.5 oz (184 g)
Model:
D-0841-2021
UPC Codes:
086800101444
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena CoolDry Sport WITH MICROMESH Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
Variants: SPF 50, 5.5 oz (155 g)
Model:
D-0842-2021
UPC Codes:
086800110330
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense body spray sunscreen SPF 60+
Variants: SPF 60+, 5.0 oz (141 g)
Model:
D-0843-2021
UPC Codes:
086800111542
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray SPF 50
Variants: SPF 50, 6.5 oz (184 g)
Model:
D-0844-2021
D-0849-2021
UPC Codes:
086800112549
Lot Numbers:
16621E01 (Exp 05/2024)
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray SPF 60+
Variants: SPF 60+, 8.5 oz (240 g)
Model:
D-0845-2021
D-0850-2021
UPC Codes:
086800112556
Lot Numbers:
06320E26 (Exp 01/2023)
All lots within expiry
Product: Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray SPF 70
Variants: SPF 70, 6.5 oz (184 g), 8.5 oz (240 g)
Model:
D-0846-2021
D-0848-2021
UPC Codes:
086800872740
086800100485
Lot Numbers:
All lots within expiry

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88288
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Sold By: Retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 18 products (134,280 cans; a) 223,884; b) 245,880 cans; a) 1,265,724 b) 1,052,544cans; 867,816 cans; 678,384 cans; 1,611,180 cans; a) 5oz-1,282,488; b) 8oz-475,476 cans; 2,724,480 cans; 3,985,392 cans; 405,264 cans; 876,960 cans; 1,448,520 cans; 88,380 cans; 1,437,804 cans; 387,648 cans; a) 3,672,204; b) 11,180 cans; 196,380 cans; 411,180 cans)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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