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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIIRecall closedD-0209-2025/FDA enforcement
The W.s. Badger Company, INC.·Cosmetics·Jan 17, 2025

Badger 50, Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc, (Uncoated 25% Zinc Oxide), 2.4…

What you need to know

Class III

  • What happened

    Labeling: Missing Label: The finished product potentially missing the labeling with the drug facts panel, bar code and directions for use.

  • Health risk

    The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. The product may not deliver the sun protection stated on its label, increasing the risk of sunburn and UV exposure.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

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Product identification

Source: FDA COSMETICS

Brand nameThe W.s. Badger Company, INC.
Recalling firmThe W.s. Badger Company, INC.Gilsum, NH, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 34084 47150 2
Lot / date codes
  • LOT# 091923A, Exp. Date 09/19/26
Distribution area
Nationwide

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

United States

Quantity affected4, 834 tins
Recall initiationFDA report date: February 5, 2025
FDA recall numberD-0209-2025

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The W.s. Badger Company, INC. initiated this cosmetics recall on January 17, 2025. The FDA enforcement report states: Labeling: Missing Label: The finished product potentially missing the labeling with the drug facts panel, bar code and directions for use. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed Nationwide in the USA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Labeling: Missing Label: The finished product potentially missing the labeling with the drug facts panel, bar code and directions for use.

Badger 50, Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc, (Uncoated 25% Zinc Oxide), 2.4… was made or distributed by The W.s. Badger Company, INC. in Gilsum, NH, United States. This page reflects FDA report D-0209-2025, dated February 5, 2025.

Why this is a Class III recall

Class III means the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations. In this recall, an allergen that is present but missing or incorrect on the label can cause a serious reaction in allergic consumers.

FDA definition

The product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. These recalls are often related to labeling or quality violations.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Badger 50, Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc, (Uncoated 25% Zinc Oxide), 2.4… recall?

The W.s. Badger Company, INC. recalled Badger 50, Adventure Sport Mineral Sunscreen with Clear Zinc, (Uncoated 25% Zinc Oxide), 2.4… in an FDA Class III enforcement action reported as D-0209-2025. Labeling: Missing Label: The finished product potentially missing the labeling with the drug facts panel, bar code and directions for use.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the The W.s. Badger Company, INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record D-0209-2025. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.