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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 23, 2021 (5 years ago)

Old Spice

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene

Cause type: Chemical / undeclared

A chemical that should not be there - benzene, methanol, lead - or an undeclared prescription drug hidden in a supplement. The label gives no warning: you may be taking a toxic solvent, a heavy metal, or a drug such as sildenafil that interacts with your other medicines. All chemical / undeclared recalls.

What was recalled

Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE, STRONGER SWAGGER, Dry Spray, 48 Hour, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical Spray Can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g), Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC 69423-386-10, UPC 0 37000 73034 7 OR UPC 0 12044 04475 9 (12 Pack, older label)

Affected NDC 69423-0386-10

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Recalling firm
The Procter & Gamble Company
NDC code
69423-386-10
Origin
OH, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0239-2024 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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Class II · Moderate risk

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CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene

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Class II · Moderate risk

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