--- title: "Old Spice, Secret: Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Sprays — FDA announcement Nov 23, 2021 | Is It on Recall" description: "Due to the presence of benzene" url: https://isitonrecall.com/recall/fdapress-5070129829c75397-old-spice-secret-old-spice-and-secret-aerosol-sprays/ updated: 2026-10-01 site: "Is It on Recall" language: en --- [Recall archive](https://isitonrecall.com/archives/) / FDA company announcement # Old Spice, Secret: Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Sprays — FDA announcement Nov 23, 2021 Reported terminated A company announcement posted by FDA. The listing date can differ from the original announcement date. The absence of a termination marker does not prove the recall is currently ongoing. Source date Nov 23, 2021. Retrieved Oct 1, 2026. Last updated Oct 1, 2026. Archive changed Oct 1, 2026. USDA FSIS records are unavailable; [check FSIS directly](https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls). [Source coverage and dates](https://isitonrecall.com/sources/). ## What the record says - **Product**: Old Spice and Secret Aerosol Sprays - **Reason**: Due to the presence of benzene - **Classification**: Not supplied - **Recalling firm**: The Proctor & Gamble Company - **Quantity**: Not supplied - **Agency-reported status**: Terminated in FDA listing - **Source record identifier**: 5070129829c75397 [Open the official record](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pg-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-old-spice-and-secret-aerosol-spray-antiperspirants-and-old-spice) ## Lot and product identifiers | Label field | Details supplied by the agency | | --- | --- | | Lot, code or applicability | The affected products are used as antiperspirants and hygiene products and are packaged in aerosol cans. See table below for Product names and UPC codes and images for further descriptions. We are recalling all lots with expiry through September 2023 of the below products:; UPC \| Description; 012044001912 \| Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6oz; 012044044759 \| Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8oz; 037000729747 \| Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8oz; 037000730347 \| Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 12/3.8oz; 037000749479 \| Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Ult Captain 12/3.8oz; 037000695714 \| Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Unscented 12/4.9oz; 037000695707 \| Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Fresh Air 12/4.9oz; 037000586906 \| Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh Twin Pack; 037000711087 \| Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/6OZ; 037000711094 \| Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/4OZ; 037000723721 \| Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Waterlily 3.8oz; 037000729860 \| Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Lavender 12/3.8oz; 037000729914 \| Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Water Lily 12/3.8oz; 037000729921 \| Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Light Essentials 12/3.8oz; 037000798842 \| Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Rose 12/3.8oz; 037000747642 \| Secret Outlast Inv Spray Completely Clean 12/3.8oz; 037000747727 \| Secret Outlast Inv Spray Protecting Powder 12/3.8oz; 012044048535 \| Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Set | Match all identifying details in the current notice. A brand name alone is not enough. ## Product tables from the announcement These identifying details come from the company announcement posted by FDA. Check the current notice for revisions. **FDA company announcement, table 1** | UPC | Description | | --- | --- | | 012044001912 | Old Spice High Endurance AP Spray Pure Sport 12/6oz | | 012044044759 | Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 3.8oz | | 037000729747 | Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Pure Sport Plus 12/3.8oz | | 037000730347 | Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Stronger Swagger 12/3.8oz | | 037000749479 | Old Spice Hardest Working Collection Inv Spray Ult Captain 12/3.8oz | | 037000695714 | Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Unscented 12/4.9oz | | 037000695707 | Old Spice Below Deck Powder Spray Fresh Air 12/4.9oz | | 037000586906 | Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh Twin Pack | | 037000711087 | Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/6OZ | | 037000711094 | Secret Aerosol Powder Fresh 12/4OZ | | 037000723721 | Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Waterlily 3.8oz | | 037000729860 | Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Lavender 12/3.8oz | | 037000729914 | Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Water Lily 12/3.8oz | | 037000729921 | Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Light Essentials 12/3.8oz | | 037000798842 | Secret Fresh Collection Inv Spray Rose 12/3.8oz | | 037000747642 | Secret Outlast Inv Spray Completely Clean 12/3.8oz | | 037000747727 | Secret Outlast Inv Spray Protecting Powder 12/3.8oz | | 012044048535 | Old Spice Pure Sport 2021 Gift Set | Announcement retrieved Oct 1, 2026. [Official announcement](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pg-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-old-spice-and-secret-aerosol-spray-antiperspirants-and-old-spice). ## Distribution The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States through retail outlets and online. All other Old Spice and Secret products are not impacted by this issue and may continue to be used as intended. This represents the vast majority of our products, including body spray products, solid sticks, soft solids and gel antiperspirants and deodorant products. States below are derived from the distribution text, including nationwide wording. They are not inferred from the firm's address. - [Alaska](https://isitonrecall.com/state/alaska/) - [Alabama](https://isitonrecall.com/state/alabama/) - [Arkansas](https://isitonrecall.com/state/arkansas/) - [Arizona](https://isitonrecall.com/state/arizona/) - [California](https://isitonrecall.com/state/california/) - [Colorado](https://isitonrecall.com/state/colorado/) - [Connecticut](https://isitonrecall.com/state/connecticut/) - [Delaware](https://isitonrecall.com/state/delaware/) - [Florida](https://isitonrecall.com/state/florida/) - [Georgia](https://isitonrecall.com/state/georgia/) - [Hawaii](https://isitonrecall.com/state/hawaii/) - [Iowa](https://isitonrecall.com/state/iowa/) - [Idaho](https://isitonrecall.com/state/idaho/) - [Illinois](https://isitonrecall.com/state/illinois/) - [Indiana](https://isitonrecall.com/state/indiana/) - [Kansas](https://isitonrecall.com/state/kansas/) - [Kentucky](https://isitonrecall.com/state/kentucky/) - [Louisiana](https://isitonrecall.com/state/louisiana/) - [Massachusetts](https://isitonrecall.com/state/massachusetts/) - [Maryland](https://isitonrecall.com/state/maryland/) - [Maine](https://isitonrecall.com/state/maine/) - [Michigan](https://isitonrecall.com/state/michigan/) - [Minnesota](https://isitonrecall.com/state/minnesota/) - [Missouri](https://isitonrecall.com/state/missouri/) - [Mississippi](https://isitonrecall.com/state/mississippi/) - [Montana](https://isitonrecall.com/state/montana/) - [North Carolina](https://isitonrecall.com/state/north-carolina/) - [North Dakota](https://isitonrecall.com/state/north-dakota/) - [Nebraska](https://isitonrecall.com/state/nebraska/) - [New Hampshire](https://isitonrecall.com/state/new-hampshire/) - [New Jersey](https://isitonrecall.com/state/new-jersey/) - [New Mexico](https://isitonrecall.com/state/new-mexico/) - [Nevada](https://isitonrecall.com/state/nevada/) - [New York](https://isitonrecall.com/state/new-york/) - [Ohio](https://isitonrecall.com/state/ohio/) - [Oklahoma](https://isitonrecall.com/state/oklahoma/) - [Oregon](https://isitonrecall.com/state/oregon/) - [Pennsylvania](https://isitonrecall.com/state/pennsylvania/) - [Rhode Island](https://isitonrecall.com/state/rhode-island/) - [South Carolina](https://isitonrecall.com/state/south-carolina/) - [South Dakota](https://isitonrecall.com/state/south-dakota/) - [Tennessee](https://isitonrecall.com/state/tennessee/) - [Texas](https://isitonrecall.com/state/texas/) - [Utah](https://isitonrecall.com/state/utah/) - [Virginia](https://isitonrecall.com/state/virginia/) - [Vermont](https://isitonrecall.com/state/vermont/) - [Washington](https://isitonrecall.com/state/washington/) - [Wisconsin](https://isitonrecall.com/state/wisconsin/) - [West Virginia](https://isitonrecall.com/state/west-virginia/) - [Wyoming](https://isitonrecall.com/state/wyoming/) ## Dates in the source - **Fda listing date**: Nov 23, 2021 - **Company announcement date**: Nov 23, 2021 FDA company pages use the listing date; enforcement records use initiation dates; CPSC uses recall date; NHTSA uses report-received date. These dates are not interchangeable. ## What to do next Consumers with questions regarding this recall can seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 888-339-7689 from Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm EST. Consumers can also visit www.oldspice.com or www.secret.com for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products. [Read the current instructions](https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/pg-issues-voluntary-recall-specific-old-spice-and-secret-aerosol-spray-antiperspirants-and-old-spice) ## Before changing a medicine Follow urgent instructions in the current official recall notice. Speak to your pharmacist or prescriber before stopping or changing a prescribed medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or concerns about your medicine. [FDA medication recall guidance](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-recalls/understanding-drug-recalls-what-know-and-what-do) ## Related records [Medications records](https://isitonrecall.com/category/medications/) [The Proctor & Gamble Company records](https://isitonrecall.com/brand/the-proctor-gamble-company/)