EcoLips Sport Lip Balm recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

May 15, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

Eco Lips Inc recalls EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tube, Eco…

Recall number

D-1310-2020

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Eco Lips Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide within the US.

Why it was recalled

Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in the sunscreen formula per FDA sunscreen regulations.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

EcoLips Sport Lip Balm, SPF 30, Avobenzone (5%), Octinoxate (10%), Octisalate (5%), Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25g) tube, Eco Lips, Inc., Marion, IA 52302, UPC: 859623000030; 859623000177; 859623000573; Display UPC: 859623000092; 859623000108; 859623000139; 859623000146; 859623000184; 859623000535; 859623001037.