Proctor & Gamble issued a voluntary recall of more than 30 aerosol spray products, including dry shampoo and dry conditioner, due to concern over the levels of benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer.
The company also recalled certain Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirants and Old Spice “Below Deck” spray products last month due to the presence of benzene. P&G began to review the rest of its aerosol products after the initial recall and found “unexpected levels” of benzene from the propellant that sprays the product out of cans, according to a Friday statement.
Products under the Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Hair Food and Waterl
“The vast majority of our products are not part of this recall, including mousses, hairsprays, liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, styling products, treatments, and unaffected aerosol dry shampoo spray,” P&G said.
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What is benzene?
The human carcinogen benzene is “ubiquitous in the environment,” according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, but too much exposure can result in various life-threatening cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow, as well as blood disorders. Humans can be exposed through inhalation, orally or through the skin.
Modeling from the FDA found daily exposure to benzene from P&G’s recalled products is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. P&G has not received any reports of illnesses related to the recall.
P&G recall: Which products should be thrown out?
Recalled items can be identified by their production code, which is found at the bottom of the spray cans. Recalled P&G products are packaged inside aerosol cans and include:
3.6 oz. Waterl
3.6 oz. Waterl
.98 oz. Waterl
.98 oz. Waterl
4.9 oz. Pantene Sultry Bronde All in One Luxury Mist with UPC 80878188710 with production code 0038.
3.9 oz. Pantene Smooth Talker Dry Conditioning Oil with UPC 80878192397 with a production code in the range of 0183-0365 or 1042-1046.
3.9 oz. Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist with UPC 80878190898 with a production code in the range of 0048-0336 or 1008-1218 or 9247-9349.
3.9 oz. Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist with UPC 80878188758 with a production code in the range of 9108-9303.
1 oz. Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist with UPC 80878188765 with a production code in the range of 0107-0262 or 9112-9288.
4.9 oz. Pantene Gold Series Instant Nourishing Spray with UPC 80878188987 with a production code in the range of 0307 or 9263-9266.
4.9 oz. Aussie Smooth Vibes Dry Conditioner with UPC 381519187957 with production code 0021 or 1038 or in the range of 9294-9325.
4.9 oz. Aussie Petal Soft Dry Conditioner with UPC 381519187544 with a production code in the range of 9196-9246.
4.9 oz. Aussie Sleekend Warrior Dry Conditioner with UPC 381519187537 with a production code in the range of 0014-0062 or 9198-9349.
4.9 oz. Herbal Essences Blue Ginger Refresh Dry Shampoo with UPC 190679001498 with a production code in the range of 9047-9072.
4.9 oz. Herbal Essences White Grapefruit & Mint Dry Shampoo with UPC 190679000262 with a production code in the range of 0015-0314 or 1004-1019 or 9028-9348.
4.9 oz. Herbal Essences White Strawberry & Sweet Mint Dry Shampoo with UPC 190679000255 with a production code in the range of 0167-0308 or 1105-1106 or 9049-9348.
4.9 oz Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo with UPC 190679000248 with a production code 0093 or 1075 or in the range of 9029-9294.
1.7 oz. Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo with UPC 190679000330 with a production code in the range of 0036-0329 or 1019-1098 or 9023-9312.
4.9 oz. Pantene Dry Shampoo No Water Refresh with UPC 80878177042 with a production code in the range of 9009-9058.
4.9 oz. Pantene Dry Shampoo Sheer Volume with UPC 80878185276 with a production code in the range of 9025-9260.
4.2 oz. Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo with UPC 80878188727 with a production code in the range of 0006-0364 or 1074-1133 or 9157-9329.
4.9 oz. Aussie After Hours Dry Shampoo Texture Spray with UPC 381519187834 with a production code in the range of 0139-0140.
4.9 oz. Aussie Tousle Hustle Dry Shampoo with UPC 381519187285 with a production code in the range of 0013-0300 or 1038 or 9189.
4.9 oz. Aussie Bounce Back Dry Shampoo with UPC 381519187278 with a production code in the range of 0013-00357 or 1018-1123 or 9189-9345.
4.9 oz. Aussie Clean Color Protect Shampoo with UPC 381519187360 with a production code in the range of 9047-9123.
4.9 oz. Aussie Clean Texture Dry Shampoo with UPC 381519187285 with a production code in the range of 9072-9176.
4.9 oz. Aussie Clean Volume Dry Shampoo with UPC 381519187278 with production code 9085.
3.7 oz. Waterl
1 oz. Waterl
4.9 oz. Hair Food Coconut Dry Shampoo with UPC 37000876717 with a production code in the range of 0027-0192 or 9007.
4.9 oz. Old Spice Fiji Dry Shampoo with UPC 37000779421 with a production code in the range of 9046-9228.
4.9 oz. Old Spice Pure Sport Dry Shampoo with UPC 37000785170 with a production code in the range of 9040-9239.
The recalled products were distributed nationwide through retail outlets and online. P&G has alerted retailers and asked them to remove the recalled products from shelves.
Customers who purchased any of these products are advised to stop using them and throw them away. They can get check the affected brands’ websites to learn more about how to receive reimbursement.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Dry shampoo recall: Benzene concerns lead to Proctor & Gamble recall
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