Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleanser Recall: Leakage Risk
Johnson & Johnson recalls Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser due to leakage from container valve. Products may leak propellant and product, causing potential skin irritation. Stop using affected items immediately.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Defective Container: products showed leakage (bubbles, foaming) of propellant and product from the container valve cup area.
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What happened, in plain English
Johnson & Johnson is recalling Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser (Salicylic Acid 0.5%) because it leaks propellant and product from the valve. This leakage could cause skin irritation or other issues. Affected products were sold with specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41026-neutrogena-deep-clean-cleanser-recall-leakage-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41026-neutrogena-deep-clean-cleanser-recall-leakage-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0244-2018
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“Neutrogena Deep Clean Cleanser Recall: Leakage Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41026-neutrogena-deep-clean-cleanser-recall-leakage-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0244-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0244-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product's container valve area leaks propellant and product, which can cause skin irritation or other reactions. This leakage occurs due to defects in the container design, leading to bubbles and foaming.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser with the described lot numbers and expiration dates are affected. Those with sensitive skin may be at higher risk of irritation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser' with Salicylic Acid 0.5% in a 5-ounce can. Look for lot numbers 15917F54, 16017F54 (expiring 05/2019), 15817F69, 15917F69 (expiring 04/2019), or 20017F55, 20117F55 (expiring 06/2019).
- Brand
Neutrogena- Product
Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser, (Salicylic Acid 0.5%), aerosolized product in a can, NET WT. 5- Category
Drug
All 3 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.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Product was distributed nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0243-2018 | Neutrogena Acne Proofing whipped foam cleanser, (Salicylic Acid 2%), aerosolized product in a can, NET WT. 5 OZ (141 g) , Distributed by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Skillman, NJ 08558, UPC 0 70501 11131 4; Lot #: 16217F70, 16317F70, 18317F56, 18417F56, 18517F56, 18617F56, 19517F57 19617F57,19717F57, 19817F57, Exp. 05/2019. | 67,260 units |
| D-0244-2018 | Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser, (Salicylic Acid 0.5%), aerosolized product in a can, NET WT. 5 OZ. (141 g) Distributed By: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Skillman, NJ 08558. UPC: 0 70501 10053 0; Lot #:15917F54, 16017F54, Exp. 05/2019; 15817F69,15917F69, Exp. 04/2019; 20017F55, 20117F55, Exp. 06/2019. | — |
| D-0245-2018 | Neutrogena Elevated 4-Holiday Trays (contains Neutrogena Deep Clean Purifying Whipped Foam Cleanser) Case Code: 00070501302866; Lot #: 2617RT1, 2617RT2, 2627RT2, 2637RT1, 2647RT1, 2657RT1, 2627RT2, EXP 05/2019 | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the product by checking the lot number and expiration date on the can.
Stop Using Immediately
Discontinue use of the product if it shows leakage from the valve area.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Product was distributed nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 21 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.
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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-0244-2018 (December 7, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0244-2018 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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