Old Spice and Secret Deodorants Recall

November 27, 2021 7:47 am

CINCINNATI, Ohio — The Procter & Gamble Co. on Tuesday voluntarily recalled select Old Spice and Secret brand aerosol spray antiperspirants after low levels of benzene, a known human carcinogen, were detected. Per the recall notice, the affected lots carry expiration dates through September 2023. The affected Old Spice and Secret lots were found to contain benzene, which can result in cancers – including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow, as well as certain life-threatening blood disorders – if inhaled, consumed orally or absorbed through the skin.  The recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail outlets and online, the notice stated. Old Spice and Secret will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall. Consumers are advised to stop using the affected products immediately and to appropriately discard the affected aerosol spray products. Consumers with questions regarding the recall can seek more information via P&G’s consumer care team at 888-339-7689, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST; or online at www.oldspice.com. (story: WPXI, photo: AP)