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Blistex Odor-Eaters Spray Powder Recall: Benzene Chemical Contamination Risk

Blistex recalls Odor-Eaters Spray Powder (Tolnaftate 1% Antifungal) due to benzene contamination. Affected products include specific 4 oz and 5.3 oz aerosol cans with listed lot numbers and expiration dates.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0159-2024Drug Blistex ›

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Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene

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Recalling firmBlistex Inc1800 Swift Dr · Oak Brook, IL 60523-1577

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Blistex is recalling Odor-Eaters Spray Powder products that contain benzene, a chemical known to be harmful. This recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates of aerosol cans. Consumers should stop using these products to avoid potential health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/35532-blistex-odor-eaters-spray-powder-recall-benzene-chemical-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/35532-blistex-odor-eaters-spray-powder-recall-benzene-chemical-contamination-risk · Updated August 18, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0159-2024

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“Blistex Odor-Eaters Spray Powder Recall: Benzene Chemical Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/35532-blistex-odor-eaters-spray-powder-recall-benzene-chemical-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0159-2024 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0159-2024%22&limit=1).

Blistex Inc recalled Odor-Eaters Spray Powder due to benzene contamination, the FDA said on Nov. 17, 2021. The voluntary Class I recall affects products distributed in the USA, Canada and Korea.

How to tell if you have it

Odor-Eaters Spray Powder, Tolnaftate 1% Antifungal
4 oz. aerosol cans (UPC 0 41388 0041 2)
5.3 oz. aerosol cans (UPC 0 41388 00411 2)
Lot #: D19K22, D19K23, D19M24, D19M25, D19M26, D19M27 (Exp. Date 12/21); D20C01, D20C02, D20C03, D20C04 (Exp. Date 3/22); D20F08, D20F09 (Exp. Date 6/22); LD20H10, D20H11 (Exp. Date 8/22); D20K13, D20K14 (Exp. Date 10/22); D21B01 (Exp. Date 2/23); D21D03 (Exp. Date 4/23); D21E04, D21F04 (Exp. Date 5/23); D21F05 (Exp. Date 6/23); D21G01, D21G02 (Exp. Date 7/23); D21H03, D21H04, D21H05 (Exp. Date 8/23)
Lot #: D19M27, D19M28, D19M29, D19M30 (Exp. Date 12/21); D20E05, D20E06, D20E07 (Exp. Date 5/22); D20M15, D20M16 (Exp. Date 12/22); D21B02 (Exp. Date 2/23)

The hazard

The recall is due to chemical contamination involving the presence of benzene in the product.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Owen Biosciences Night Lotion Recall (2026-03-03), Sandra Lee MD Acne Spot Treatment Recall (2026-03-03), and Owen Biosciences Recalls Acne Lotion with Benzene Contamination (2026-03-03).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for 4 oz or 5.3 oz aerosol cans labeled 'Odor-Eaters Spray Powder, Tolnaftate 1% Antifungal'. Look for specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.

Brand
Blistex
Product
Odor-Eaters Spray Powder, Tolnaftate 1% Antifungal, packaged in a) 4 oz. aerosol cans (UPC 0 41388 0041 2, NDC
Category
Drug

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Stop Using Product
Immediately stop using the recalled Odor-Eaters Spray Powder products as they contain benzene, a harmful chemical.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

FDA distribution: “Nationwide with the USA, Canada and Korea” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 2.7 years after the firm started it.

Nov 17, 2021Firm started the recall
Dec 21, 2023FDA classified it Class I
Dec 27, 2023Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Jul 18, 2024FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/35532-blistex-odor-eaters-spray-powder-recall-benzene-chemical-contamination-risk">Blistex Odor-Eaters Spray Powder Recall: Benzene Chemical Contamination Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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.

Official source: FDA Recall #D-0159-2024 (November 17, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0159-2024 to see it in context.
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