Tinactin Jock Itch Powder Spray (Bayer) - Manufacturing Deviation (2021)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Ireland 86951967, UPC 3 11017 41007 3, NDC 11523-0072-5
Brand
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot # TN00086, CV015YU, EXP 10/31/2022, TN00273, EXP 12/31/2022, TN005RW, Exp 5/31/2023
Products Sold
Lot # TN00086, CV015YU, EXP 10/31/2022; TN00273, EXP 12/31/2022; TN005RW, Exp 5/31/2023;
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare L due to cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with 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
cGMP Deviations: manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with 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