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Drug recall: Old Spice, PURE SPORT, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Spray, Topical spray can, Net WT 6.0
FDA enforcement event 89106 is a drug recall by The Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, OH, initiated 23 Nov 2021 and classified Class I, with 19 product records.
FDA defines Class I as a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. 19% of the 299 drug enforcement events initiated in 2021 carry the same class.
Status: Terminated, terminated 1 Oct 2024. Initiation: voluntary: firm initiated. The Procter & Gamble Company has 5 enforcement events on this register, with a median of 1 product record per event.
Recall classification reflects the relative degree of health hazard. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. openFDA export dated 28 Sep 2026.
Recalling firm
The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati, OH.
Reason for recall
"CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene"
Distribution
"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,…"
Product records
| Recall number | Product | Quantity | Class | Status | Report date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D-0238-2024 | Old Spice, PURE SPORT, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Spray, Topical spray can, Net WT 6.0 OZ (170g), Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 37000-199-60, UPC 0 12044 00191 2 | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0239-2024 | Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE, STRONGER SWAGGER, Dry Spray, 48 Hour, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical Spray Can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g), Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC 69423-386-10, UPC 0 37000 73034 7 OR UPC 0 12044 04475 9 (12 Pack, older label) | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0240-2024 | Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, Dry Spray, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g) cans, Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-387-10, UPC 0 37000 72974 7 | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0241-2024 | Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE ULTIMATE CAPTAIN, Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%, Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can 3.8 OZ (107 g), Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-385-10, UPC 0 37000 74947 9 | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0242-2024 | Secret, powder fresh, Aluminum chlorohydrate 24%, Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant, Topical spray can Net Wt., (a) 4OZ (113g), NDC 37000-134-11, UPC 0 37000 71109 4, (b) 6OZ (170g), NDC 37000-134-17, UPC 0 37000 71108 7; (c) twin pack-2 each can Net Wt. 6OZ (170g), NDC: 37000-134-01, UPC 0 37000 58690 6; Distr. by: Procter… | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0243-2024 | Secret, Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Waterlily, Topical Spray Can, Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-381-10; UPC 0 37000 72372 1; 12/pack UPC 0 37000 72991 4 | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0244-2024 | Secret, Dry Spray, Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%, Antiperspirant, Lavender, Topical spray can Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-383-10, UPC: 0 37000 72986 0 | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0245-2024 | Secret, Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Light Essentials, Topical spray can Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-382-10, UPC 0 37000 72992 1 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0246-2024 | Secret, Dry Spray, Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%, Antiperspirant, Rose, Topical spray can Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-380-10, UPC 0 37000 79884 2 | unknown | Class I | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0247-2024 | Secret, OUTLAST, Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Completely Clean, Topical spray can 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-384-10, UPC 0 37000 74764 2 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0248-2024 | Secret OUTLAST Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Protecting Powder, Topical spray can 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-478-10, UPC 0 37000 74772 7 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0249-2024 | Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Set, Contains: Old Spice Pure Sport Body Wash 18 Fl Oz (532 mL), 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner 13.5 Fl Oz (400 mL), and Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, Dry Spray, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g). Dist. by: Procter &… | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0250-2024 | Old Spice, PURE SPORT, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Spray, Topical spray can, Net WT 6.0 OZ (170g), Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 37000-199-60, UPC 0 12044 00191 2 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0251-2024 | Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g) cans, Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-387-10, UPC 0 37000 72974 7 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0252-2024 | Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE ULTIMATE CAPTAIN, Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%, Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can 3.8 OZ (107 g), Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-385-10, UPC 0 37000 74947 9 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0253-2024 | Secret, powder fresh, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 24%), Anti-Perspirant/Deodorant, Topical spray can Net Wt., (a) 4OZ (113g), NDC 37000-134-11, UPC 0 37000 71109 4, (b) 6OZ (170g), NDC 37000-134-17, UPC 0 37000 71108 7; (c) twin pack-2 Topical spray cans, each can Net Wt. 6OZ (170g), NDC: 37000-134-01, UPC 0 37000 58690… | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0254-2024 | Secret, Dry Spray, Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5% Antiperspirant, Waterlily, Topical Spray Can, Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-381-10; UPC 0 37000 72372 1; 12/pack UPC 0 37000 72991 4 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0255-2024 | Secret, Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Lavender, Topical spray can Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-383-10, UPC: 0 37000 72986 0 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
| D-0256-2024 | Secret Dry Spray, Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%, Antiperspirant, Rose, Topical spray can Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-380-10, UPC 0 37000 79884 2 | unknown | Class II | Terminated | 24 Jan 2024 |
Context
Other enforcement events for The Procter & Gamble Company
| Initiated | Product (first record) | Type | Class | Records |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Feb 2024 | Meta Psyllium Fiber Capsules packaged as 100 count or 160 count PET bottles - 12 bottles per case. | Food | Class II | 1 |
| 12 Jul 2022 | Vicks Children's Botanicals Liquid Daytime/Nighttime Combo Pack 4oz plastic bottles | Food | Class II | 5 |
| 8 Jul 2022 | Crest 3D White Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Advanced Triple Whitening, 0.243% sodium fluoride, Net Wt. 5.6 oz (158 g) | Drug | Class III | 1 |
| 24 Mar 2022 | Align Digestive De-Stress Capsules 21ct bottle packaged in paper carton 12 cartons per case | Food | Class II | 1 |
All 5 events for The Procter & Gamble Company
Questions and answers
Why was this drug recalled?
FDA's record gives the reason for recall as: "CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene"
What does Class I mean?
FDA classifies recalls by relative degree of health hazard. Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
Where was the product distributed?
FDA's distribution pattern field reads: "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,…"
Is the recall still ongoing?
FDA lists the status as Terminated; the termination date is 1 Oct 2024. "Terminated" means FDA has determined that all reasonable efforts to remove or correct the product have been made.
Where does this data come from?
openFDA enforcement reports (food, drug and device), CC0, export dated 28 Sep 2026. Text in quotation marks is FDA's. The FDA enforcement report linked above is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: openFDA drug enforcement reports (CC0), export dated 28 Sep 2026; records grouped by FDA event number. The class shown for the event is the most severe class among its records. Errors in processing are corrected at the next build; see corrections.