Deodorant Spray Benzene Lawsuit

The cancer-causing chemical benzene has been found in Suave, Brut, Sure, Old Spice, Secret and other deodorant sprays.

What You Can Do & How We Can Help

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting benzene induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with cancer from benzene in antiperspirant spray (or deodorant spray), you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Toxic Chemical Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

UPDATE: Unilever Recalls Suave 24-Hour Protection Spray for Benzene

In March 2022, Unilever recalled certain batches of Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant due to elevated levels of benzene. Unilever said it found “slightly elevated levels” of benzene, a carcinogen. The recall involves:

• Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder (4-oz. and 6-oz.) — UPC 079400751508 and 079400784902
• Suave 24-Hour Protection Aerosol Antiperspirant Fresh (6-oz.) — UPC 079400785503

Brut & Sure Deodorant Sprays Recalled for Benzene

In February 2022, a recall was issued for Brut and Sure antiperspirant/deodorant sprays with expiration dates on or before August 2023 due to benzene contamination.

The recall involves the following products:

• Brut Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol (4 oz)
  • (UPC 00827755070085)

• Brut Classic Antiperspirant Aerosol (6 oz)
  • (UPC 000827755070108)

• Brut Classic Deodorant Aerosol (10.0 oz)
  • (UPC 00827755070047)

• Sure Regular Antiperspirant Aerosol (6.0 oz)
  • (UPC 00883484002025)

• Sure Unscented Antiperspirant Aerosol (6.0 oz)
  • (UPC 00883484002278)

P&G Recalls Old Spice, Secret Spray Deodorant for Benzene

In November 2021, Proctor & Gamble recalled all lots of Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray deodorant and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray with expiration dates through September 2023 due to benzene contamination. The recall involves the following products:

Does Your Deodorant Cause Cancer?

Dozens of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays have tested positive for high levels of the leukemia-causing chemical benzene. In November 2021, the lab that tested them demanded recalls.

What Happened?

Valisure, an independent lab based in New Haven, Connecticut, tested 108 batches of antiperspirant sprays from 30 brands. They detected benzene in 59 batches (54%). The highest levels of benzene were found in Old Spice and Secret antiperspirant sprays. Some batches had up to 9-times the FDA limit of 2 parts per million (ppm).

Valisure Asks FDA to Recall Antiperspirant Sprays

On November 3, Valisure sent a petition to the FDA, asking the agency to recall 38 batches of body sprays, including products sold under these brands:

• Old Spice
• Secret
• Tag
• Sure
• Walmart’s Equate
• Suave
• Right Guard
• Brut
• Summer’s Eve
• Power Stick
• Soft & Dri
• Victoria’s Secret

Butane May Be Source of Benzene in Deodorant Sprays

Valisure found that spray deodorants that used butane as a propellant were more likely to contain benzene than products that used alcohol.

David Light, CEO of Valisure, said, “Butane is lighter fluid. Propane is the same thing you use to light your grill. These gases come out of the ground, as benzene does as well. Benzene is a known contaminant of these products. It seems likely these propellants are the source.”

What is the Problem?

The list of body-spray products that are contaminated with benzene keeps on growing. In addition to benzene in antiperspirant sprays like Old Spice, high levels of benzene have also been detected in dozens of sunscreen sprays and anti-fungal foot sprays, such as Lotrimin and Tinactin. Those findings prompted a large number of class action lawsuits and quick settlements from companies like Johnson & Johnson and Costco.

Exposure to Benzene Can Be Deadly

The American Cancer society classifies benzene as a human carcinogen. Long-term exposure to benzene can cause problems with the immune system, bone marrow, and blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Types of Cancer & Blood Diseases Linked to Benzene

• Leukemia and Lymphoma
• Blood cancers of the bone marrow
• Blood disorders
• Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)
• Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia (CML)
• Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
• Hairy Cell Leukemia (HCL)
• Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDL)
• Myelofibrosis and Myeloid Metaplasia
• Aplastic Anemia
• Thrombocytopenic Purpura
• And more

Do I have a Deodorant Spray Benzene Lawsuit?

The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting benzene induced injury cases in all 50 states. If you or somebody you know has been diagnosed with cancer from benzene in antiperspirant spray (or deodorant spray), you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Toxic Chemical Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.

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