Safety Report: Oder Eaters spray products - recalled due to due to the presence of benzene, USA

United States

Odor-Eaters®, owned by Blistex Inc., is voluntarily recalling a total of forty-one lots of two Odor-Eaters® spray products to the consumer level due to the presence of benzene. Internal testing identified low levels of benzene contamination in specific lots of these aerosol products.

Risk Statement: 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.

To date, Odor-Eaters® has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall. The affected Odor-Eaters® spray products are used as antifungal and foot odor-reducing agents and are packaged in aerosol cans. See the link below for UPC, lot number and expiration dates. Refer to the image below for guidance on where to find the lot code details on the can. Forty-one lots of two Odor-Eaters® spray products (Odor-Eaters® Spray Powder and Odor-Eaters® Stink Stoppers® Spray) are impacted by this voluntary recall, specifically the ones listed in the link below.

The products were distributed nationwide in the United States through various retailers. Consumers, distributors, and retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using or selling these specific Odor-Eaters® spray products and dispose of them appropriately.

Company name: Odor-Eaters®, owned by Blistex Inc.
Brand name: Odor-Eaters®
Product recalled: Oder Eaters spray products
Reason of the recall: Due to the presence of benzene
FDA Recall date: November 17, 2021

Check the full recall details on www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/odor-eatersr-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-specific-lots-odor-eatersr-spray-powder-and-odor

Source: FDA