Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray Recalled for Label Mix-Up
Bayer recalls 528 units of Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (8.3 oz) due to a labeling mix-up. Sold in Arkansas with lots 7N04CS and 7N05CS.
Recall notice
Labeling: Label mix-up
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What happened, in plain English
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals is recalling a small batch of Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray because the label may not match the product inside. The recall affects only 528 units distributed in Arkansas. The specific nature of the labeling error is described simply as a 'Label mix-up' without further detail on the consequences. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40801-coppertone-kids-sunscreen-spray-recalled-for-label-mix-up.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40801-coppertone-kids-sunscreen-spray-recalled-for-label-mix-up · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0590-2018
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“Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray Recalled for Label Mix-Up.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40801-coppertone-kids-sunscreen-spray-recalled-for-label-mix-up. 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 hazard is identified as a labeling mix-up, meaning the information on the bottle may be incorrect or mismatched with the contents. It is unclear from the record whether this results in the wrong ingredients being applied or simply incorrect usage instructions.
Who’s affected
Parents or guardians in Arkansas who purchased Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray between the manufacture dates and expiration of November 2019. The record does not specify which age group is most at risk, only that it is a 'Kids' product.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray (8.3 oz) bottles distributed by Bayer Healthcare LLC in Whippany, NJ. Look for UPC 41100573636 and Lot numbers 7N04CS or 7N05CS with an expiration date of 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
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Arkansas.
FDA distribution: “Arkansas only” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Arkansas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 23 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Where was this product sold?
The distribution pattern was Arkansas only.
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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.
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