Old Spice recalled over manufacturing violations

Recall date

November 23, 2021

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

The Procter & Gamble Company recalls Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.…

Recall number

D-0251-2024

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

The Procter & Gamble Company

Sold / distributed

Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Bhutan, Timor-Leste, Maldives, Fiji, US Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Peru, Saint Marteen, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Belize, Santa Lucia, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Guyana

Why it was recalled

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

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g) cans, Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-387-10, UPC 0 37000 72974 7