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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedD-0238-2024/FDA enforcement
The Procter & Gamble Company·Cosmetics·Nov 23, 2021

Old Spice, Pure Sport, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-perspirant & Deodorant Spray, …

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A known human carcinogen that can be introduced through contaminated ingredients or manufacturing processes.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More cosmetics

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Product identification

Source: FDA COSMETICS

Brand nameThe Procter & Gamble Company
Recalling firmThe Procter & Gamble CompanyCincinnati, OH, United States
UPC / barcodes
0 12044 00191 2
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #: 11661458SM, 11681458SB, Exp 5/31/23
  • 12621458SV, 12631458SB, Exp 08/31/23
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Bhutan, Timor-Leste, Maldives, Fiji, US Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Peru, Saint Marteen, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Belize, Santa Lucia, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Guyana

United States, Canada, Puerto Rico

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 24, 2024
FDA recall numberD-0238-2024

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

The Procter & Gamble Company initiated this cosmetics recall on November 23, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Chemical contamination: presence of benzene. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico, Canada, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Bhutan, Timor-Leste, Maldives, Fiji, US Virgin Islands, Trinidad, Peru, Saint Marteen, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Panama, Belize, Santa Lucia, Aruba, Dominican Republic, Guyana.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

Old Spice, Pure Sport, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-perspirant & Deodorant Spray, … was made or distributed by The Procter & Gamble Company in Cincinnati, OH, United States. This page reflects FDA report D-0238-2024, dated January 24, 2024.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a known human carcinogen that can be introduced through contaminated ingredients or manufacturing processes.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Benzene contamination

Possible health effects

Benzene is a known human carcinogen. Long-term exposure is associated with blood disorders and cancer. A recall is a precautionary step to reduce exposure.

When symptoms may appear

Health effects are generally associated with repeated or long-term exposure rather than a single incubation period.

Higher-risk groups

People who use the affected product frequently, pregnant people, children and people with existing blood disorders should be especially cautious.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using the affected cosmetic or personal-care product immediately.
  2. 2Keep the package and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund or replacement; do not use it as a substitute.
  3. 3If you have concerns about exposure or symptoms, speak with a healthcare professional.

Benzene is a known human carcinogen; this information is not a personal exposure assessment.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Old Spice, Pure Sport, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-perspirant & Deodorant Spray, … recall?

The Procter & Gamble Company recalled Old Spice, Pure Sport, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-perspirant & Deodorant Spray, … in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as D-0238-2024. Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Stop using the affected cosmetic or personal-care product immediately. Keep the package and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund or replacement; do not use it as a substitute. If you have concerns about exposure or symptoms, speak with a healthcare professional.

Is the The Procter & Gamble Company recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record D-0238-2024. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.