Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 22, 2020
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria.
Filltech USA, LLC recalled Dermatone (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) Sunscreen Lotion Fragranc… - a moderate-severity action.
Dermatone (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) Sunscreen Lotion Fragranc… was recalled by Filltech USA, LLC in April 22, 2020. Reason: Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1241-2020 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Filltech USA, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1241-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-1241-2020) was formally reported on April 22, 2020, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 19, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Filltech USA, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Rockwell, NC. Federal records list the affected scope as 4919 tottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: USA Nationwide. Distribution scope 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 recall sits in its category - 1,360 cosmetics & personal care recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
4919 tottles
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Dermatone (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene) Sunscreen Lotion Fragrance Free, SPF 30, package in 1.5 fl. oz. (44 mL) tottles, Distributed By: Beaumont Products, Inc. Kennesaw, GA 30144, UPC 020908422698
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-1241-2020 |
| Date reported | April 22, 2020 |
| Date initiated | March 19, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Filltech USA, LLC |
| Firm location | Rockwell, NC |
| Affected scope | 4919 tottles |
| Distribution | USA 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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