Thirty-thousand tubes of Badger sunscreen have been recalled for contamination of bacteria and fungi, according to USA Today.
"The above recalled lots passed all pre-production challenge testing and initial microbiological testing prior to sale, but during a routine quality check, microbial contamination was identified in select lots, which is why we are initiating the voluntary recall of the above products/lots," the company said in a statement on its website.
According to the company, while no adverse effects have been reported, a breakdown in preservatives might be to blame. The voluntary recall includes all lots of the company's four-ounce SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen Lotion and one lot of the four-ounce SPF 30 Kings Sunscreen Lotion.
Products reportedly passed all tests before they became available for sale in February. However, when routine quality checks were done three microbes in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Candida parapsilosis and Acremonium fungis were found.
The third fungi was only discovered in an open sample, which had been handled and contaminated the company reported on its website. Products included in the recall are: SPF 30 Baby Sunscreen Lotion tubes with UPC codes 34084490091 and 634084490114. These are in lot numbers 3024A, 3057B, 3063A, 3063B, 3132A, and 3133A.
In the kids sunscreen batch, tubes with UPC codes:634084490145 and 634084490169 are affected. These are in lot numbers 3164A.
"We are already reformulating all products in question for improved shelf-life stability for next year's sunscreen season," company spokeswoman Deirdre Fitzgerald said in a statement.
Users interested in getting refunds can bring tubes to retailers or contact the company by phone at 1-800-603-6100, or e-mail. Those who experience reactions from the tubes should report them to the United States Food and Drug Administration.
The administration can be contacted through regular mail using the postage paid pre-address form 3500 available here. The form can be mailed to address listed on the document, or faxed to 1-800-FDA-0178.
