Safety Report: Brut & Sure Aerosol deodorant and antiperspirant sprays - recalled due to benzene, USA

United States

TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands is voluntarily recalling all lot numbers with expiration dates on or before August 2023 of the Sure and Brut Aerosol Sprays listed below to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene. The products were distributed nationally in the United States, except for Brut Aerosol Deodorant, 154g, which was distributed in Canada.

While benzene is not an ingredient in any of the recalled products, our review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. These products were owned and distributed by Helen of Troy Limited prior to June 7, 2021.

Affected products:
- Brand: Brut. Product Description: Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 4oz. UPC: 00827755070085 Expiration Date: On or Before August 2023.

- Brand: Brut. Product Description: Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz. UPC: 00827755070108. Expiration Date: On or Before August 2023.

- Brand: Brut. Product Description: Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 154g. UPC: 00827755070177. Expiration Date: On or Before August 2023.

- Brand: Brut. Product Description: Classic Deodorant Aerosol, 10oz. UPC: 00827755070047.
Expiration Date: On or Before August 2023.

- Brand: Sure. Product Description: Regular Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz. UPC: 00883484002025.
Expiration Date: On or Before August 2023.

- Brand: Sure. Product Description: Unscented Antiperspirant Aerosol, 6oz. UPC: 00883484002278.
Expiration Date: On or Before August 2023.

Company name: TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands
Brand name: Sure, Brut
Product recalled: Aerosol deodorant and antiperspirant sprays
Reason of the recall: Presence of benzene
FDA Recall date: February 16, 2022

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life-threatening. Benzene is prevalent in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. To date, no reports of adverse events related to this recall have been reported. This voluntary recall is being conducted out of an abundance of caution.

The voluntarily recalled products are packaged in aerosol cans and are used as deodorants to prevent or mask body odor or antiperspirants to reduce sweating.

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/tcp-hot-acquisition-llc-dba-hrb-brands-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-sure-and-brut-aerosol

Source: FDA