Benzinga | Dec 17, 2021 12:57PM EST

Procter & Gamble Issues Voluntary Recall of Aerosol Dry Conditioner Spray Products And Aerosol Dry Shampoo Spray Products

The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE:PG) today issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterl<ss produced 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 in some products.

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Production Code Range Guidance for US Recall (Photo: P&G)

Risk Statement: Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Based on exposure modeling and the cancer risk assessments published by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. To date, The Procter & Gamble Company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.

Detailed instructions for how to request a reimbursement for eligible products can be found below. The affected products are packaged in aerosol cans. See table below for images, product names, UPC and production code ranges. Refer to the image attached for guidance on where to find the production code details on the bottom of the can. The first four numbers of the production code are the only ones necessary to determine if your product is impacted and falls within the ranges outlined.

The aerosol dry conditioner spray products impacted are:

Production Code Ranges (to determine Description UPCif product is in scope of recall)

in the range of 0002-0248 or Waterl<ss Dry Conditioner 370005439549298-9350 Weightless Smooth, 3.6oz.

in the range of 0009-0069 or Waterl<ss Dry Conditioner 370005438319297-9350 Instant Moisture, 3.6oz.

in the range of 0084-0085 or Waterl<ss Dry Conditioner 370005441119284-9361 Weightless Smooth, .98oz.

in the range of 0017-0100 or Waterl<ss Dry Conditioner 370005442279283-9284 Instant Moisture, .98oz.

0038 Pantene Sultry Bronde All in 80878188710 One Luxury Mist, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0183-0365 or Pantene Smooth Talker Dry 808781923971042-1046 Conditioning Oil, 3.9oz.

in the range of 0048-0336 or Pantene Mist Behaving Dry 808781908981008-1218 or 9247-9349 Conditioning Mist, 3.9oz.

in the range of 9108-9303 Pantene Mist Behaving Dry 80878188758 Conditioning Mist, 3.9oz.

in the range of 0107-0262 or Pantene Mist Behaving Dry 808781887659112-9288 Conditioning Mist, 1.0oz.

in the range of 0307 or 9263-9266 Pantene Gold Series Instant 80878188987 Nourishing Spray, 4.9oz.

0021 or 1038 or in the range of Aussie Smooth Vibes Dry 3815191879579294-9325 Conditioner, 4.9oz.

in the range of 9196-9246 Aussie Petal Soft Dry 381519187544 Conditioner, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0014-0062 or Aussie Sleekend Warrior Dry 3815191875379198-9349 Conditioner, 4.9oz.

The aerosol dry shampoo spray products impacted are:

Production Code Ranges (todetermine if product is in scope Description UPCof recall)

in the range of 9047-9072 Herbal Essences Blue Ginger 190679001498 Refresh Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0015-0314 or Herbal Essences White1004-1019 or 9028-9348 Grapefruit & Mint Dry Shampoo, 190679000262 4.9oz.

in the range of 0167-0308 or Herbal Essences White1105-1106 or 9049-9348 Strawberry & Sweet Mint Dry 190679000255 Shampoo, 4.9oz.

0093 or 1075 or in the range of Herbal Essences Cucumber & 1906790002489029-9294 Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0036-0329 or Herbal Essences Cucumber & 1906790003301019-1098 or 9023-9312 Green Tea Dry Shampoo, 1.7oz.

in the range of 9009-9058 Pantene Dry Shampoo No Water 80878177042 Refresh, 4.9oz.

in the range of 9025-9260 Pantene Dry Shampoo Sheer 80878185276 Volume, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0006-0364 or Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo, 808781887271074-1133 or 9157-9329 4.2oz.

in the range of 0139-0140 Aussie After Hours Dry Shampoo 381519187834 Texture Spray, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0013-0300 or 1038 Aussie Tousle Hustle Dry 381519187285or 9189 Shampoo, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0013-00357 or Aussie Bounce Back Dry Shampoo, 3815191872781018-1123 or 9189-9345 4.9oz.

in the range of 9047-9123 Aussie Clean Color Protect 381519187360 Shampoo, 4.9oz.

in the range of 9072-9176 Aussie Clean Texture Dry 381519187285 Shampoo, 4.9oz.

9085 Aussie Clean Volume Dry 381519187278 Shampoo, 4.9oz.

in the range of 0004-0357 or Waterl<ss Dry Shampoo No 370005437879291-9344 Residue, 3.7oz.

in the range of 0175-0176 or Waterl<ss Dry Shampoo No 370005439789295-9297 Residue, 1oz.

in the range of 0027-0192 or 9007 Hair Food Coconut Dry Shampoo, 37000876717 4.9oz.

in the range of 9046-9228 Old Spice Fiji Dry Shampoo, 37000779421 4.9oz.

in the range of 9040-9239 Old Spice Pure Sport Dry 37000785170 Shampoo, 4.9oz.

Following recent reports that indicated traces of benzene in some aerosol spray products, we began a review of our total portfolio of aerosol products. While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our products, our review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. We detected benzene in aerosol dry shampoo spray products and aerosol dry conditioner spray products. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the consumers who use our products and the quality of the products we ship.

No other products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Hair Food, and Waterl<ss are in the scope of this recall and such other products may continue to be used as intended, including those aerosol dry shampoo spray products with production code ranges different from those specifically communicated. 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 sprays.

The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States through retail outlets and online. Retailers have been alerted to remove recalled products from shelves. Our brands will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall. Consumers should stop using and appropriately discard the affected aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products.

Consumers can visit www.pantene.com, www.aussie.com, www.herbalessences.com, www.hairfood.com, www.oldspice.com, or www.waterlesshaircare.com, for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products. If consumers have further questions, they can also seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 1-888-674-3631 from Monday -- Friday from 9:00am -- 6:00pm EST.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

* Complete and submit the report Online: https://www.fda.gov/safety/medwatch-fda-safety-information-and-adverse-event-reporting-program

* Regular Mail or Fax: Download form at https://www.fda.gov/ or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.