FDA Recalls: 24 Benzene Reports + 1 Off-taste Toothpaste Account

May 9th, 2024
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Within the past month, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's reinforcement reports (April 10-May 1, 2024) highlighted 24 cosmetics recalled due to benzene contamination, including dry conditioners and mists, dry shampoos and spray deodorant. In addition, one toothpaste was recalled for "off-flavor" or "off-taste." Here's a rundown.

Toothpaste

Now Solutions XyliWhite Coconut Oil Toothpaste Gel, 6.4 oz tube with outer retail carton, UPC 733739081025
Reason cited: off taste and flavor
Quantity: 27,076 units
Lots: L006522, L006523 both with best by date of 11/2026
Distribution: Nationwide US, Canada, Singapore, Libya, Cyprus, Norway, Kyrgyzstan, Albania
Recalling Firm: Now Foods, Bloomingdale, IL, USA

Dry Conditioners, Mists

Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth, 3.6 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 19,394 units (one retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0002-0248 or 9298-9350 UPC: 37000543954
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Waterless Dry Conditioner Instant Moisture, 3.6 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 9,442 units (one retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0009-0069 or 9297-9350 UPC: 37000543831
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Waterless Dry Conditioner weightless smooth, 0.98 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 44 units (one retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0084-0085 or 9284-9361 UPC: 37000544111
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Waterless Dry Conditioner instant Moisture, 0.98 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 23 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0017-0100 or 9283-9284 UPC: 37000544227
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Smooth Talker Dry Conditioning Oil, 3.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 32,465 units (one retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0183-0365 or 1042-1046 UPC: 80878192397
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 3.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 24 units (one retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 9108-9303 UPC: 80878188758
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 3.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 45,232
Lot code range first 4 digits:0048-0336 or 1008-1218 or 9247-9349 UPC: 80878190898
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioning Mist, 1.0 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 3 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0107-0262 or 9112-9288 UPC: 80878188765
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Gold Series Instant Nourishing Spray, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 4,054 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0307 or 9263-9266 UPC: 80878188987
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Aussie Smooth Vibes Dry Conditioner, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 100 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0021 or 1038 or in the range of 9294-9325 UPC: 381519187957
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Aussie Sleekend Warrior Dry Conditioner, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 534 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0014-0062 or 9198-9349 UPC: 381519187537
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Dry Shampoos

Herbal Essences Blue Ginger Refresh Dry Shampoo, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 2 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 9047-9072 UPC: 190679001498
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Herbal Essences White Grapefruit & Mint Dry Shampoo, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 17,896 units ( retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0015-0314 or 1004-1019 or 9028-9348 UPC: 190679000262
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Herbal Essences White Strawberry & Sweet Mint Dry Shampoo, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 6,104 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0167-0308 or 1105-1106 or 9049-9348 UPC: 190679000255
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 1.7 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 159,045 units ( retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: in the range of 0036-0329 or 1019-1098 or 9023-9312 UPC: 190679000330
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Dry Shampoo No Water Refresh, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 2 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 9009-9058 UPC: 80878177042
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Dry Shampoo Sheer Volume, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 1 unit (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 9025-9260 UPC: 80878185276
Distribution:  Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo, 4.2 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 46,058 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0006-0364 or 1074-1133 or 9157-9329 UPC: 80878188727
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Aussie Tousle Hustle Dry Shampoo, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 558 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: 0013-0300 or 1038 or 9189 UPC: 381519187285
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Aussie Bounce Back Dry Shampoo, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 52,658 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: in the range of 0013-00357 or 1018-1123 or 9189-9345 UPC: 381519187278
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Waterl
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 433 units (retail containers)
Lot code range first 4 digits: in the range of 0004-0357 or 9291-9344 UPC: 37000543787
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Hair Food Coconut Dry Shampoo, 4.9 oz
Reason cited: benzene contamination
Quantity: 936 units (retail container)
Lot code range first 4 digits: in the range of 0027-0192 or 9007 UPC: 37000876717
Distribution: Markets of Sale: US, Canada, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Australia, Malaysia, Japan, Singapore, UK, Spain, Poland, Portugal, Argentina, Peru, British Virgin Islands, Mexico, El Salvador, Paraguay, Guatemala, Costa Rica Sold Via Distributors in the countries listed below Distributors: New Zealand, Colombia, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic.
Recalling Firm: The Procter & Gamble Company, Cincinnati

Spray Deodorants

Brut Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 154 g, UPC 00827755070177
Reason cited: Brut Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 154 g, UPC 00827755070177
Quantity: 9,542,342 units (total)
UPC 00827755070177
Distribution: Product was distributed within the United States and Canada to other distributors and retailers who may have further distributed the product.
Recalling firm: TCP HRB Acquisition, LLC, Westport, CT USA

Brut Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 10 oz, UPC 00827755070047
Reason cited: Presence of benzene
Quantity: 9,542,342 units (total)
UPC 00827755070047
Distribution: Product was distributed within the United States and Canada to other distributors and retailers who may have further distributed the product.
Recalling firm: TCP HRB Acquisition, LLC, Westport, CT USA

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