Old Spice PURE SPORT Anti-Perspirant Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Old Spice PURE SPORT Anti-Perspirant Spray is recalled for benzene contamination in certain lot numbers. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall, which establishes a minimum severity level of 4 per the rubric. Benzene is a chemical contaminant of concern, though no illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Old Spice PURE SPORT Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Spray (6 oz / 170g aerosol can, NDC 37000-199-60, UPC 0 12044 00191 2) manufactured by The Procter & Gamble Company is being recalled by the FDA.
The recall is due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant detected in the product.
The affected lot numbers are 11661458SM and 11681458SB (expiration 5/31/23), and 12621458SV and 12631458SB (expiration 08/31/23). The product was distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico, and internationally across numerous countries and territories.
The recalled product
- Product
- Old Spice, PURE SPORT, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Spray, Topical spray can, Net WT 6.0 OZ (170g), Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 37000-199-60, UPC 0 12044 00191 2
- Manufacturer
- The Procter & Gamble Company
- Category
- Drug — Topical Anti-Perspirant
- Hazard
- benzene
- chemical-contamination
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 (6)
- Lot #: 11661458SM
- 11681458SB
- Exp 5/31/23
- 12621458SV
- 12631458SB
- Exp 08/31/23
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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