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Suntegrity issues skin foundation recall.

The FDA issued a recall for Suntegrity Skincare's sunscreen foundation due to dangerously high mold counts.

Published June 17, 2024 at 11:16am by Taylor Ardrey

Popular Sunscreen Brand Recalls Products Over Mold Concerns

Suntegrity Skincare has issued a voluntary recall for several lots of its sunscreen products due to potential mold contamination. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count in some tubes, including the presence of aspergillus sydowii, a mold that can cause health issues such as eye infections and skin irritation.

FDA Recall Announcement:

The FDA posted a recall announcement on June 12, 2023, stating: "Suntegrity is voluntarily recalling the below lots of Impeccable Skin Sunscreen Foundation out of an abundance of caution because of a higher than acceptable microbiological mold count..."

Lots Recalled:

Lot 115BU (contaminated with aspergillus sydowii)
8 additional lots (as a precautionary measure)

Expiration Dates and UPC Codes:

Lot 115BU: Exp. 08/2025, UPC 793379272329
Full list of lots, expiration dates, and UPC codes available on the FDA website.

Refund Information:

Products were sold online and in stores.
Online purchases: Email Suntegrity for a refund, store credit, or exchange.
In-store purchases: Contact Suntegrity for an exchange or store credit from the retailer.

Original source: Taylor Ardrey, USA Today