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Drug recall · FDA · Published February 23, 2018

Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%) 8.3 oz.

Bayer HealthCare recalls Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (8.3 oz) due to labeling mix-up. Check product details to determine if affected. No immediate action needed.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0590-2018DrugCoppertone ›
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Recalling firmBayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.100 Bayer Blvd, N/A · Whippany, NJ 07981-1544
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What happened, in plain English

Bayer HealthCare is recalling Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (8.3 oz) because of a labeling mix-up. This means the product may have incorrect labeling that could lead to confusion about its ingredients or usage. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40801-coppertone-kids-sunscreen-spray-recall-label-mix-up-hazard.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40801-coppertone-kids-sunscreen-spray-recall-label-mix-up-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0590-2018

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“Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray Recall: Label Mix-Up Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40801-coppertone-kids-sunscreen-spray-recall-label-mix-up-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0590-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0590-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The labeling mix-up means the product's ingredients or instructions might be incorrect. This could lead to confusion about whether the product is safe for children or how to use it properly.

Who’s affected

Parents and caregivers who purchased Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (8.3 oz) with the specific ingredients and lot numbers listed. Children using the product are at the highest risk due to potential confusion about the product's safety.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the 8.3 oz bottle with the specific ingredients: avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%. Look for lot numbers 7N04CS or 7N05CS and expiration date 11/2019.

  • Brand
    Coppertone
  • Product
    Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%)…
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for the specific ingredients and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your product is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product dangerous?

No, the recall is for a labeling mix-up, not a safety hazard. The product is safe to use but may have incorrect labeling.

How do I know if my product is affected?

Check for the 8.3 oz bottle with the specific ingredients and lot numbers 7N04CS or 7N05CS from the recall notice.

Do I need to stop using this product?

No, the recall does not require stopping use. The product is safe but may have incorrect labeling.

Take action

Contact Coppertone

We’ve drafted a message you can send Coppertone to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0590-2018 — Coppertone Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (avobenzo

Hello,

I own a Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalls Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 4%, Oxybenzone 5%)… that is covered by recall D-0590-2018 from Coppertone.

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-0590-2018 (February 23, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0590-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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