Tinactin Deodorant Powder Spray (Bayer) - Benzene Contamination (2021)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 3 11017 41000 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 20006105
Brand
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # TN0067A, EXP 2/28/2023, TN008CU, EXP 4/30/2023
Products Sold
Lot # TN0067A, EXP 2/28/2023; TN008CU, EXP 4/30/2023;
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare due to Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026