The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. - Worldwide HQ recalls alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen Fragrance Free spf 50+ , 85 g 3 oz tube. Manufactured by: The Haine
alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen (SPF 50+) with microbial contamination risk. Recalled due to potential health hazards from non-sterile product. Consumers should check UPC 7 24742 00438 5 and lot code 8041.
Recall notice
Microbial Contamination of a Non-Sterile Product
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What happened, in plain English
alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen (SPF 50+) is being recalled because it may contain microbial contamination. This poses a health risk as the product is not sterile, potentially causing infections or other health issues if used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39856-alba-botanica-sensitive-sheer-shield-sunscreen-microbial-contamination-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39856-alba-botanica-sensitive-sheer-shield-sunscreen-microbial-contamination-hazard · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1078-2018
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“alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen: Microbial Contamination Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39856-alba-botanica-sensitive-sheer-shield-sunscreen-microbial-contamination-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-1078-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1078-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The sunscreen product is not sterile and may contain harmful microorganisms. This contamination could lead to skin infections or other health problems, especially for individuals with sensitive skin or compromised immune systems.
Who’s affected
Anyone who owns or uses the recalled sunscreen. People with sensitive skin or those prone to infections may be at higher risk due to the non-sterile nature of the product.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen Fragrance Free spf 50+', 85g tube. Look for UPC 7 24742 00438 5 and lot code 8041 on the packaging.
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alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen Fragrance Free spf 50+ , 85 g 3 oz tube. Manufactured by: The Haine- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the product by UPC 7 24742 00438 5 and lot code 8041 on the tube.
Questions people ask
Is this sunscreen safe to use?
The recall indicates potential microbial contamination, so it is not safe to use. The product is non-sterile and may cause health issues.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for the UPC 7 24742 00438 5 and lot code 8041 on the product packaging.
What should I do if I have the recalled sunscreen?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Contact alba BOTANICA
We’ve drafted a message you can send alba BOTANICA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1078-2018 — alba BOTANICA alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen Fragrance Free spf 50+ , 85 g 3 oz tub Hello, I own a alba BOTANICA Sensitive Sheer Shield Sunscreen Fragrance Free spf 50+ , 85 g 3 oz tube. Manufactured by: The Haine that is covered by recall D-1078-2018 from alba BOTANICA. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1078-2018 (July 25, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1078-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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