Bayer recalls Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) liquid spray due to benzene contamination. Affected products include specific lot numbers and expiration dates from Finland and Ireland. Consumers should contact Bayer for details.
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Bayer is recalling Tinactin liquid spray products that contain benzene, a chemical known to be harmful. This recall affects specific lot numbers and expiration dates from Finland and Ireland. Using these products could pose health risks due to benzene exposure.
Benzene is a known chemical that can cause health issues when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. The presence of benzene in Tinactin liquid spray could lead to health risks if the product is used as intended.
People who own or use Tinactin liquid spray products with the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall are affected. Those with sensitive skin or using the product for extended periods may be at higher risk.
Check the product label for lot numbers TN006MX (expiring 10/31/2022), TN00BKV, TN008D1, TN008D2 (expiring 3/31/2023), or CV0180B (expiring 12/31/2021), CV0180B (expiring 12/31/2021), and TN003C5 (expiring 1/31/2023). Products labeled as Finland 20006101 or Ireland 87022897 are also affected.
Look for lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice to determine if your product is affected.
The recall states that benzene is present in the product, which is a chemical that can cause health risks. The official notice does not specify if it is safe to use.
Check the product label for lot numbers TN006MX (expiring 10/31/2022), TN00BKV, TN008D1, TN008D2 (expiring 3/31/2023), CV0180B (expiring 12/31/2021), or TN003C5 (expiring 1/31/2023).
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Bayer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0251-2022 — Bayer Bayer Hello, I own a Bayer that is covered by recall D-0251-2022 from Bayer. 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.
