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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Sprays Recalled for Possible Benzene Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 17, 2024
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Summary

The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling several types of Old Spice and Secret aerosol anti-perspirant and deodorant sprays because they may contain benzene, a human carcinogen. The recall affects specific scents including Old Spice Pure Sport Plus and Secret Lavender, all with expiration dates through September 2023. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date, but consumers are advised to stop using the products immediately. These items were sold at retailers across the United States and multiple international territories.

Risk

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen; exposure through inhalation, orally, or through the skin can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow. Long-term exposure to benzene can also lead to life-threatening blood disorders.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Old Spice and Secret aerosol anti-perspirant and deodorant sprays, including Old Spice Pure Sport Plus, Ultimate Captain, and Secret Powder Fresh, Waterlily, Lavender, and Rose scents.
  2. Identify affected products by checking the expiration date on the bottom of the aerosol can; all lots with expiry dates through September 2023 are included in this recall.
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact The Procter & Gamble Company for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport Plus Anti-Perspirant (3.8 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000729747
NDC:
69423-387-10
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Product: Old Spice Sweat Defense Ultimate Captain Anti-Perspirant (3.8 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000749479
NDC:
69423-385-10
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Product: Secret Powder Fresh Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant (4 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000711094
NDC:
37000-134-11
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Product: Secret Powder Fresh Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant (6 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000711087
NDC:
37000-134-17
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Product: Secret Powder Fresh Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant Twin Pack (2x 6 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000586906
NDC:
37000-134-01
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Product: Secret Dry Spray Waterlily Antiperspirant (3.8 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000723721
037000729914
NDC:
69423-381-10
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

UPC 0 37000 72991 4 refers to 12-pack configuration.

Product: Secret Dry Spray Lavender Antiperspirant (3.8 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000729860
NDC:
69423-383-10
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Product: Secret Dry Spray Rose Antiperspirant (3.8 oz)
Variants: Aerosol spray
UPC Codes:
037000798842
NDC:
69423-380-10
Date Ranges: All lots with expiry through September 2023

Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

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Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89106
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: The Procter & Gamble Company
Sold By: Nationwide retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 6 products (unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown; unknown)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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