FDA recall record

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, labeled as (a) UPC recall — FDA D-0242-2022

cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.

Class IIclassification
D-0242-2022official record ID
Nov 24, 2021report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0242-2022
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmBayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Report dateNov 24, 2021
Recall initiation dateOct 1, 2021
Quantity738,432 cans
LocationWhippany, NJ, United States

Official product description

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, labeled as (a) UPC 3 11017-410-00 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 86568411; (b) UPC 3 11017 41000 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 20006105; Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981

Why the product was recalled

cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene.

Distribution information

Distributed Nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico through a variety of retail channels.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.

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