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Old Spice, Secret, Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences Products Recalled

Procter & Gamble Faces Class Action for High Levels of Benzene

Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating the recent recall of aerosol spray antiperspirants, and aerosol dry shampoo and dry conditioner spray products made by The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG).

The Procter & Gamble Company manufactures, distributes, and sells antiperspirants, deodorants, body sprays, shampoos, and conditioners under several brands names, including Old Spice, Secret, Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless. On November 3, 2021, pharmaceutical testing laboratory Valisure filed a Citizen Petition requesting the Food and Drug Administration initiate a recall of certain Procter & Gamble products due to the presence of dangerous levels of benzene.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow, and also blood disorders which can be life-threatening.

On November 23, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Procter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling all lots with expiry through September 2023 of specific Old Spice and Secret products sold in the United States due to the high levels of benzene detected.

Then, on December 17, 2021, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Procter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless aerosol dry shampoo and dry conditioner spray products sold in the United States, in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, due to the presence of benzene detected.

The recalled products include:

Antiperspirants and Other Hygiene Products

  • Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6oz

  • Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8oz

  • Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8oz

  • Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 12/3.8oz

  • Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Ult Captain 12/3.8oz

  • Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Unscented 12/4.9oz

  • Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Fresh Air 12/4.9oz

  • Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh Twin Pack

  • Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/6OZ

  • Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/4OZ

  • Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Waterlily 3.8oz

  • Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Lavender 12/3.8oz

  • Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Water Lily 12/3.8oz

  • Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Light Essentials 12/3.8oz

  • Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Rose 12/3.8oz

  • Secret Outlast Inv Spray Completely Clean 12/3.8oz

  • Secret Outlast Inv Spray Protecting Powder 12/3.8oz

  • Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Set

Dry Shampoo and Dry Conditioner Products

  • Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth, 3.6oz.

  • Waterless Dry Conditioner Instant Moisture, 3.6oz.

  • Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth, .98oz.

  • Waterless Dry Conditioner Instant Moisture, .98oz.

  • Pantene Sultry Bronde All in One Luxury Mist, 4.9oz.

  • Pantene Smooth Talker Dry Conditioning Oil, 3.9oz.

  • Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 3.9oz.

  • Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 3.9oz.

  • Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 1.0oz.

  • Pantene Gold Series Instant Nourishing Spray, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Smooth Vibes Dry Conditioner, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Petal Soft Dry Conditioner, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Sleekend Warrior Dry Conditioner, 4.9oz.

  • Herbal Essences Blue Ginger Refresh Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Herbal Essences White Grapefruit & Mint Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Herbal Essences White Strawberry & Sweet Mint Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 1.7oz.

  • Pantene Dry Shampoo No Water Refresh, 4.9oz.

  • Pantene Dry Shampoo Sheer Volume, 4.9oz.

  • Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo, 4.2oz.

  • Aussie After Hours Dry Shampoo Texture Spray, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Tousle Hustle Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Bounce Back Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Clean Color Protect Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Clean Texture Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Aussie Clean Volume Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Waterless Dry Shampoo No Residue, 3.7oz.

  • Waterless Dry Shampoo No Residue, 1oz.

  • Hair Food Coconut Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Old Spice Fiji Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

  • Old Spice Pure Sport Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

If you purchased Old Spice, Secret, Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless products and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights—please complete the form below for a free legal consultation.

Amber Schubert