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  1. 2021

    Procter & Gamble recalls aerosol hair products

    Recall announced

    Procter & Gamble is recalling more than 30 aerosol spray products, including dry shampoo and conditioners, over concerns about benzene levels. The recall includes products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless.

    Company response

    • Recall — Procter & Gamble

      The FDA hasn't received any reports of adverse effects, but the company is pulling the products just to be safe.

    • Refund or compensation — brands affected by the recall

      Consumers can get a refund by contacting the brands affected by the recall.

    Source excerpt

    • The recall is due to concerns over the levels of the chemical benzene, which is known to cause cancer.
    • The FDA hasn't received any reports of adverse effects, but the company is pulling the products just to be safe.
    • Products from the brands Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless products are included in the recall.
    Source

  2. 2021

    P&G recalls aerosol dry shampoo and conditioner products over benzene

    Recall announced

    The Procter & Gamble Company announced a voluntary consumer-level recall of specified aerosol dry conditioner and dry shampoo products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Waterless, Old Spice, and Hair Food after benzene was detected in some products. The company said the benzene came from the propellant and offered reimbursement for eligible products.

    Company response

    • Recall — The Procter & Gamble Company

      The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products

    • Refund or compensation — P&G brands

      Our brands will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall.

    Source excerpt

    • Our brands will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased products impacted by this recall.
    • The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today issued a voluntary product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterless produced in the United States, in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food, due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.
    • According to the recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterless, which were produced in the United States, were recalled out of an abundance of caution after benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure, was "detected in some products."
    Source