Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF Recalled by Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. Due to Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

Date: July 14, 2021
Company: Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%) NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11255 6

Quantity: 387,648 cans

Why Was This Recalled?

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.

Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report