FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0249-2022

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Lotrimin AF (Tolnaftate 1%) Daily Prevention deodorant powder spray, NET WT 160g (5.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland, UPC 0 41100 58720 6, NDC 11523-0010-2.

Brand name
Lotrimin Daily Prevention Deo
Generic name
Tolnaftate
Active ingredient
Tolnaftate
Route
Topical
NDC
11523-0010
FDA application
M005
Affected lot / code info
Lot # TN0023D, EXP 2/28/2022; TN004BX, EXP 6/30/2022;

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

Recalling firm

Firm
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare LLC.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 Bayer Blvd, N/A, Whippany, New Jersey 07981-1544

Distribution

Quantity
579,456 cans
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico through a variety of retail channels.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-10-01
FDA classified
2021-11-18
Posted by FDA
2021-11-24
Terminated
2023-06-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0249-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.