The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0210-2024·Announced 2022-05-04

Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Recalled Nationwide for Benzene Contamination

Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant has been recalled nationwide due to the presence of benzene. The recall affects 4 oz. and 6 oz. cans bearing expiration date 9/30/2023.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, the most serious type of FDA drug recall, which is explicitly listed as a criterion for the highest severity score per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder scent, manufactured by Unilever United States Inc., has been recalled. The product contains Aluminum Chlorohydrate (19.1%) as the active ingredient. The recall affects two package sizes: 4 oz. cans (UPC 0 79400 75150 8) and 6 oz. cans (UPC 0 79400 78490 2).

The FDA initiated this Class I recall because the product was found to contain benzene, a chemical contaminant. All lots of the product with an expiration date of 9/30/2023 are included in this recall.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the United States. This recall was issued under FDA recall number D-0210-2024.

The recalled product

Product
Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder scent, Aluminum Chlorohydrate (19.1%), packaged in a) 4 oz. cans (UPC 0 79400 75150 8), and b) 6 oz. cans (UPC 0 79400 78490 2), Dist. By Unilever, Trumbull, CT 06611
Manufacturer
Unilever United States Inc.
Hazard
  • benzene

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • all lots
  • expiry 9/30/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.