Coppertone SUNSCREEN LOTION, CLEARLY SHEER, BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, 5 FL OZ (147mL), OTC, Dist by: Bayer HealthCare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981 --- NDC 11523-7391-1, UPC 00041100005762

Labeling; Product Contains Undeclared API (Oxybenzone)

Recall #: D-0977-2016
Affected scope: 37,512 bottles
Initiated: May 10, 2016

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Bayer Health Care LLC recalled Coppertone SUNSCREEN LOTION, CLEARLY SHEER, BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, 5 FL OZ (147mL), OTC, … - a moderate-severity action.

Coppertone SUNSCREEN LOTION, CLEARLY SHEER, BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, 5 FL OZ (147mL), OTC, … was recalled by Bayer Health Care LLC in June 15, 2016. Reason: Labeling; Product Contains Undeclared API (Oxybenzone). Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0977-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Bayer Health Care LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling; Product Contains Undeclared API (Oxybenzone).

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: June 15, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0977-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Coppertone SUNSCREEN LOTION, CLEARLY SHEER, BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, 5 FL OZ (147mL), OTC, Dist by: Bayer HealthCare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981 --- NDC 11523-7391-1, UPC 00041100005762

Reason for recall

Labeling; Product Contains Undeclared API (Oxybenzone)

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0977-2016
Date reported	June 15, 2016
Date initiated	May 10, 2016
Recalling firm	Bayer Health Care LLC
Firm location	Cleveland, TN
Affected scope	37,512 bottles
Distribution	Nationwide

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Coppertone SUNSCREEN LOTION, CLEARLY SHEER, BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 50, 5 FL OZ (147mL), OTC, Dist by: Bayer HealthCare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981 --- NDC 11523-7391-1, UPC 00041100005762. Recalled by Bayer Health Care LLC. Units affected: 37,512 bottles.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Labeling; Product Contains Undeclared API (Oxybenzone)

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 15, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0977-2016.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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