Brut Classic Antiperspirant and Deodorant Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Brut Classic Antiperspirant & Deodorant in 4 oz and 6 oz aerosol cans is being recalled due to benzene contamination. The recall affects all lots distributed in the United States and Canada.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: This recall is FDA Class I, which requires a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. No deaths or illnesses are reported in the source text. The presence of benzene in a widely distributed topical drug product constitutes a serious health hazard, warranting a Severe classification.
Plain-English summary
Brut Classic Antiperspirant & Deodorant is being recalled due to benzene contamination. The affected products are 4 oz (113g) aerosol cans (UPC 00827755070085, NDC 41595-7103-1) and 6 oz (170g) aerosol cans (UPC 00827755070108, NDC 41595-7103-2), manufactured by TCP HRB ACQUISITION LLC and distributed by Idelle Labs, Ltd. in El Paso, TX.
The recall was issued because the product contains benzene, a chemical contaminant. The FDA classified this recall as Class I, indicating a serious health concern.
The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and Canada, covering all lots with expiration dates on or before August 2023. The recall includes approximately 0.4 million 4-ounce cans and 3.4 million 6-ounce cans.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. Contact the distributor or retailer for return or disposal instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Brut Classic Antiperspirant & Deodorant (aluminum chlorohydrate 20.9%) packaged in a) 4 oz. (113g) aerosol cans (UPC 00827755070085, NDC 41595-7103-1) and b) 6 oz. (170g) aerosol cans (UPC 00827755070108, NDC 41595-7103-2), Distributed by Idelle Labs, Ltd. El Paso, TX 79912 USA
- Manufacturer
- TCP HRB ACQUISITON LLC
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiperspirant
- Hazard
- benzene
- chemical-contamination
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- All lots
- expiry on or before August 2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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