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, STRONGER SWAGGER, Dry Spray, 48 Hour, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topica…

Recall number

D-0239-2024

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, 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)