P&G Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant Products Due to Detection of Benzene

Rhea-AI Summary

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is voluntarily recalling specific Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants sold in Canada due to detected benzene, a human carcinogen. The recall includes products such as Old Spice Sweat Defense and Secret Baby Powder Spray. No adverse events have been reported, and the recall is out of caution as daily exposure levels are not expected to cause health consequences. Affected consumers can seek reimbursement and should discard the products. This recall does not impact other Old Spice and Secret products.

Positive

• No adverse health consequences expected from the detected benzene levels.
• Proactive recall demonstrates commitment to consumer safety.

Negative

• Presence of benzene in aerosol products poses serious health risks.
• Potential damage to brand reputation due to the recall.

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) is voluntarily recalling all lots of specific Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirant products sold in Canada, and listed in the table below, to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene detected.

Specific Products included in Voluntary P&G Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant Recall. (Photo: Business Wire)

Risk Statement: Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Based on exposure modeling and the cancer risk assessments published by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. To date, The Procter & Gamble Company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.

The affected products are used as antiperspirant spray products and are packaged in aerosol cans. See table below for Product names and UPC codes and images for further descriptions.

UPC		Description
037000728870		Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport Plus Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g
037000728863		Old Spice Sweat Defense Stronger Swagger Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g
012044029053		Old Spice Sweat Defense Ultimate Captain Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g
056100008965		Secret Baby Powder Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 122 g
037000747765		Secret Outlast Completely Clean Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g
037000747826		Secret Outlast Protecting Powder Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant 107 g
037000729587		Secret Dry Spray Lavender Anti-perspirant/Deodorant 107 g
037000729600		Secret Dry Spray Waterlily Anti-perspirant/Deodorant 107 g

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in Canada through retail outlets and online. All other Old Spice and Secret products are not impacted by this issue and may continue to be used as intended. This represents the vast majority of our products, including body spray products, solid sticks, soft solids and gel antiperspirants and deodorant products.

The Procter & Gamble Company has notified its retailers to remove products from shelves. Old Spice and Secret will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall. Consumers should stop using and appropriately discard the affected aerosol spray products.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 888-339-7689 from Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm EST. Consumers can also visit www.oldspice.com or www.secret.com for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to Health Canada online or by regular mail.

• Complete and submit the report Online: https://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/apps/radar/CPS-SPC-0001.08.html
• Regular Mail: Complete the form online, under the Submit Options section, select “Print and submit by post” and mail to address provided. For any questions, call 1-866-662-0666.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of Health Canada.

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P&G Media Contacts:

Tala Arous

Arous.t@pg.com

Mediateam.im@pg.com

Source: Procter & Gamble

FAQ

What triggered the Procter & Gamble recall of Old Spice and Secret products in Canada?

The recall was triggered by the detection of benzene, a human carcinogen, in specific aerosol spray antiperspirants.

Are there any health risks associated with the recalled Old Spice and Secret products?

While the levels detected would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences, benzene is classified as a carcinogen and poses serious health risks.

What products are included in the Procter & Gamble recall?

The recall includes several Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants, such as Old Spice Sweat Defense and Secret Baby Powder Spray.

How can consumers seek reimbursement for the recalled P&G products?

Consumers can contact P&G's Consumer Care team or visit the Old Spice and Secret websites for reimbursement information.