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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedD-324-2014/FDA enforcement
W.s. Badger Company INC.·Cosmetics·Sep 24, 2013

Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4ffl.oz…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion were recalled due to microbial contamination.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. 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 nameW.s. Badger Company INC.
Recalling firmW.s. Badger Company INC.Gilsum, NH, United States
UPC / barcodes
6 34084 49009 16 34084 49011 4
Lot / date codes
  • Lot number 3024A EXP 01/15
  • 3057A EXP 02/15
  • 3063A EXP 03/15
  • 3063B EXP 03/15
  • 3132A
  • 3133A EXP 05/15.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide and Canada, Greece, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, American Samoa.

United States, Canada

Quantity affected36, 272 Tubes
Recall initiationFDA report date: December 11, 2013
FDA recall numberD-324-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

W.s. Badger Company INC. initiated this cosmetics recall on September 24, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion were recalled due to microbial contamination. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide and Canada, Greece, Singapore, Thailand, Norway, American Samoa.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion were recalled due to microbial contamination.

Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4ffl.oz… was made or distributed by W.s. Badger Company INC. in Gilsum, NH, United States. This page reflects FDA report D-324-2014, dated December 11, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, the product may not deliver the sun protection stated on its label, increasing the risk of sunburn and UV exposure.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4ffl.oz… recall?

W.s. Badger Company INC. recalled Badger Baby Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Zinc Oxide Sunscreen Lotion Chamomile & Calendula, 4ffl.oz… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as D-324-2014. Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products; Selected lots of Badger Baby and Kids Sunscreen Lotion were recalled due to microbial contamination.

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. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is 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-324-2014. 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.