CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 11 Dec 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen recalled
W.S. Badger Company is recalling Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Sep 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-324-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66342
- Recalling firm
- W.S. Badger Company, Gilsum, NH
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Sep 2013
- FDA classified
- 5 Dec 2013
- Reported
- 11 Dec 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Creams, Ointments & Gels
Timeline
| 24 Sep 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 5 Dec 2013 | Classified by FDA | +72 days |
| 11 Dec 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion were recalled due to microbial contamination.
A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.
Product as listed by the FDA
Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4fFl.oz Tube, UPC code: 634084490091 (US) UPC Code: 634084490114 (Canada)
Where it was distributed
Nationwide and Canada, Greece, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, American Samoa.
Questions about this recall
Is Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula recalled?
Yes. W.S. Badger Company recalled Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula on 24 Sep 2013. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-324-2014.
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion were recalled due to microbial contamination.
Which lots are affected?
Lot number 3024A EXP 01/15; 3057A EXP 02/15; 3063A EXP 03/15; 3063B EXP 03/15; 3132A; 3133A EXP 05/15.
Where was it sold?
Nationwide and Canada, Greece, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, American Samoa.
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
More recalls from W.S. Badger Company
All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Badger Kids Broad Spectrum SPF30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen recalled | W.S. Badger Company | Sterility | Nationwide |