Old Spice recalls dry spray anti-perspirant due to benzene contamination. This chemical may pose health risks. Consumers should check product details and follow official instructions.
Chemical contamination: presence of benzene
Old Spice is recalling its SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS Dry Spray anti-perspirant because it contains benzene, a chemical that can be harmful. This recall affects products sold with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Benzene is a known chemical that can be harmful when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. The presence of benzene in this anti-perspirant product may pose health risks, though the exact risk level is not clearly stated in the recall.
People who own or use the recalled Old Spice Dry Spray anti-perspirant are affected. Those with the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check for the product name 'SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS Dry Spray' with lot numbers 12081458SB (expiring 6/30/2021) or 12081458FA (expiring 7/31/2021).
Look for the lot numbers 12081458SB or 12081458FA on the can.
The recall states there is benzene contamination, which can be harmful, but the exact risk level is not clearly described.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so the official notice does not provide instructions for action.
Check for lot numbers 12081458SB (expiring 6/30/2021) or 12081458FA (expiring 7/31/2021) on the can.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Old Spice to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0240-2024 — Old Spice Old Spice Hello, I own a Old Spice that is covered by recall D-0240-2024 from Old Spice. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
