Suave Aerosol Antiperspirant Recalled for Potential Benzene Contamination
Unilever is recalling all lots of Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh scent nationwide due to potential benzene contamination at the manufacturing facility.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall involving potential chemical contamination (benzene) at the manufacturing facility. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. High rating reflects the real and documented chemical hazard despite the absence of reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Unilever United States Inc. is recalling all lots of Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh scent (6 oz. cans) nationwide. The recall is due to a Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviation at the manufacturing facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.
The affected product includes all lots with an expiration date of 9/30/2023.
Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use.
The recalled product
- Product
- Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh scent, Aluminum Chlorohydrate (19.1%), packaged in 6 oz. cans, Unilever, Dist. By Unilever, Trumbull, CT 06611 UPC 0 79400 78550 3
- Manufacturer
- Unilever United States Inc.
- Hazard
- benzene-contamination
- manufacturing-defect
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 9/30/2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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