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Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published July 14, 2021

Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Recall: Cgmp Deviations

Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense body spray sunscreen with SPF 60+ is recalled due to cGMP deviations. Affected units may have quality issues affecting safety.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0843-2021DrugNeutrogena ›
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Recalling firmJohnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.199 Grandview Rd · Skillman, NJ 08558-1311
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Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense body spray sunscreen with SPF :60+ is being recalled because of manufacturing quality issues. This could affect product safety and performance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36075-neutrogena-invisible-daily-defense-sunscreen-recall-cgmp-deviations.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36075-neutrogena-invisible-daily-defense-sunscreen-recall-cgmp-deviations · Updated September 23, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0843-2021

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“Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Sunscreen Recall: Cgmp Deviations.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36075-neutrogena-invisible-daily-defense-sunscreen-recall-cgmp-deviations. Based on FDA recall #D-0843-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0843-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall is due to cGMP deviations, which are manufacturing quality issues. These deviations could impact the product's safety and performance, but the specific risks are not clearly described.

Who’s affected

People who own or use this sunscreen product are affected. Those who have the product and are concerned about safety should check if it's recalled.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name: Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense body spray sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+. The product has a net weight of 5.0 oz (141 g) and is distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. in Skillman, NJ.

  • Brand
    Neutrogena
  • Product
    Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense body spray sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%)
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 20 products

All 20 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    Nationwide in US
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantityClass
D-0831-2021Aveeno Protect + Refresh sunscreen weightless spray with oat SPF 60, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 (OZ) (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., Skillman, NJ 08558 UPC 3 8137-119462 9; All lots within expiry.134,280 cansClass II
D-0832-2021Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), a) Net Wt 5.0 oz (141g) (UPC 0 86800 10035 5) and b) Net Wt. 8 oz. (226 g) UPC 0 86800 10031 7 aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC., Skillman, NJ 08858,; All lots within expiry.a) 223,884; b) 245,880 cansClass II
D-0833-2021Neutrogena Beach Defense water + sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), a) NET WT. 6.5 OZ (184 g) (UPC 0 86800 87273 3) and b) NET WT. 8.5 oz (240 g) (UPC 0 86800 10032 4) aerosol can, Distributed by JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858; All lots within expiry.a) 1,265,724 b) 1,052,544cansClass II
D-0834-2021Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10036 2; All lots within expiry.867,816 cansClass II
D-0835-2021Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858, UPC 0 86800 10037 9; All lots within expiry.678,384 cansClass II
D-0836-2021Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), Net Wt. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858 UPC 0 86800 10038 6; All lots within expiry1,611,180 cansClass II
D-0837-2021Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 45, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), a) Net Wt. 5 OZ (141 g) (UPC 0 86800 10039 3) and b) Net Wt. 8.0 oz. (226 g) (UPC 0 86800 11134 4) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ, 08858,; All lots within expiry.a) 5oz-1,282,488; b) 8oz-475,476 cansClass II
D-0838-2021Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10040 9; All lots within expiry.2,724,480 cansClass II
D-0839-2021Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (15%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10041 6; All lots within expiry.3,985,392 cansClass II
D-0840-2021Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%) aerosol can, NET WT. 5.0 OZ (141 g) Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10143 7; All lots within expiry.405,264 cansClass II
D-0841-2021Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 100, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), Oxybenzone (6%), NET WT. 6.5 OZ (184 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 10144 4; All lots within expiry.876,960 cansClass II
D-0842-2021Neutrogena COOLDRY SPORT WITH MICROMESH SUNSCREEN SPRAY Broad Spectrum SPF 50, Avobenzone 2.7%, Homosalate 5%, Octisalate 4.5%, Octocrylene 6%, Oxybenzone 4.5%. NET WT. 5.5 OZ. (155 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11033 0; All lots within expiry.1,448,520 cansClass II
D-0843-2021Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense body spray sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 60+, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 5.0 OZ. (141 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11154 2; All lots within expiry.88,380 cansClass II
D-0844-2021Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 6.5 OZ. (184 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11254 9; 16621E01, exp 5/20241,437,804 cansClass I
D-0845-2021Neutrogena 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; 06320E26, exp 1/2023387,648 cansClass I
D-0846-2021Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), a) NET WT. 6.5 OZ. (184 g) (UPC 0 86800 87274 0) and b) NET WT. 8.5 OZ. (240 g) (UPC 0 86800 10048 5) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858; All lots within expirya) 3,672,204; b) 11,180 cansClass II
D-0847-2021Neutrogena Ultra Sheer body mist sunscreen BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), Net Wt. 8.0 oz. (226 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NY 08858 UPC 0 86800 11133 7; All lots within expiry196,380 cansClass II
D-0848-2021Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 70, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (15%), 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 10048 5; All lots within expiry411,180 cansClass II
D-0849-2021Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (10%), NET WT. 6.5 OZ. (184 g) aerosol can, Distributed by: JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858, UPC 0 86800 11254 9; All lots within expiryN/AClass II
D-0850-2021Neutrogena 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; All lots within expiryN/AClass II
Based on the official FDA remedy

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Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “Nationwide in US” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 3 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 14, 202112. FDA classified it Class II: Sep 24, 202123. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Oct 6, 202132021
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0843-2021 (July 14, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0843-2021 to see it in context.
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