Benzene, a carcinogen, was detected! Health Canada recalls these antiperspirant sprays!

Health Canada has announced the recall of several Old Spice and Secret antiperspirant/deodorant spray products due to the detection of benzene, a carcinogen, which can occur through inhalation, oral administration or skin contact and can cause cancers such as leukemia and bone marrow blood cancer, as well as blood diseases, which are life-threatening.

Although the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the levels of benzene detected in the recalled products in testing would not cause adverse health effects, there are still health concerns. As of November 24, the company has not received any reports of accidents or injuries related to the use of this product in Canada.

The following is a list of recalled products:

• Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport Plus Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 107 g, UPC number 037000728870
• Old Spice Stronger Swagger Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 107 grams, UPC number 037000728863
• Old Spice Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 107g, UPC number is 012044029053
• Secret Baby Powder 24H Aerosol Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 122g, UPC number 056100008965
• Secret Dry Spray Lavender Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 107 grams, UPC number 037000729587
• Secret Dry Spray Water Lily Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 107 grams, UPC number 037000729600
• Secret Outlast Completely Clean Dry Spray antiperspirant/deodorant spray; 107g, UPC number 037000747765
• Secret Outlast Protecting Powder Dry Spray Antiperspirant/Deodorant Spray; 107 grams; UPC number 037000747826

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Health Canada advises consumers to immediately stop using the recalled products, discard them, and contact Old Spice and Secret for compensation.

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