Sunscreen Recalled for Missing Drug Facts Label

The WS Badger Company, Inc., based in Gilsum, NH, has issued a voluntary recall for its Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc (uncoated 25% zinc oxide), sold in 2.4-ounce tins. This recall affects 4834 units distributed nationwide in the US. The affected batch is from Lot #091923A with an expiration date of 09/19/26, and the recall was initiated on January 17, 2025. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) officially classified the recall as ongoing and assigned it the event ID 96122.

The recall has been categorized as Class III, indicating that the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. According to the FDA report, the issue involves missing product labeling. Specifically, the drug facts panel, barcode, and directions for use are potentially absent from the packaging, which could hinder consumers from safely and effectively using the sunscreen.

This product is designed as a mineral sunscreen, utilizing zinc oxide as its active ingredient to provide broad-spectrum UV protection. Mineral sunscreens are often favored by those with sensitive skin or allergies to chemical sunscreen ingredients. Pharmacists and health care professionals should be aware of this recall to advise patients appropriately and ensure that any affected products are removed from circulation.