The Food and Drug Administration wants you to stop using these deodorants ASAP after concerns were raised about a cancer-causing chemical found inside the cans.
Six Sure and Brut brand aerosol sprays are also being recalled after unexpected levels of a cancer-causing chemical, benzene, were detected.
This comes after Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirant deodorants were also recalled due to the same cancer-causing chemical.
Although benzene is not an ingredient in the deodorants, testing showed the chemical, which can occur naturally, was present in the propellant that sprays the deodorant out of the can.
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen.
Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening.
To date, there have been no reports of illness related to the voluntary recall announced on Feb. 16 by TCP HOT Acquisition LLC, which does business as HRB Brands.
P&G says it also has not received any reports of sickness or injuries related to the recall.
Here is a list of the recalled items:
012044001912 Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6oz
012044044759 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8oz
037000729747 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8oz
037000730347 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 12/3.8oz
037000749479 Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Ult Captain 12/3.8oz
037000695714 Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Unscented 12/4.9oz
037000695707 Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Fresh Air 12/4.9oz
037000586906 Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh Twin Pack
037000711087 Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/6OZ
037000711094 Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/4OZ
037000723721 Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Waterlily 3.8oz
037000729860 Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Lavender 12/3.8oz
037000729914 Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Water Lily 12/3.8oz
037000729921 Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Light Essentials 12/3.8oz
037000798842 Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Rose 12/3.8oz
037000747642 Secret Outlast Inv Spray Completely Clean 12/3.8oz
037000747727 Secret Outlast Inv Spray Protecting Powder 12/3.8oz
012044048535 Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Set
00827755070085 Brut Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 4oz
00827755070108 Brut Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz
00827755070177 Brut Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 154g
00827755070047 Brut Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 10oz
00883484002025 Sure Regular Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz
00883484002278 Sure Unscented Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz
The recalled items have an expiration date of on or before August 2023. The FDA advises people with the products should throw them away.
HRB Brands has set up a website here you can get more information on the recall and possible refunds.
The Procter & Gamble Company has notified its retailers to remove products from shelves. Old Spice and Secret will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall. Consumers should stop using and appropriately discard the affected aerosol spray products.
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can also seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 888-339-7689 from Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm EST.
Consumers can also visit www.oldspice.com or www.secret.com for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products.
Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products.
Symptoms of benzene poisoning include the following:
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