FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0250-2022

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

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) DEODORANT POWDER SPRAY NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, UPC 3 11017 41000 4, NDC 11523-4162-1, Product of Finland 20006105

Brand name
Tinactin
Generic name
Tolnaftate
Active ingredient
Tolnaftate
Route
Topical
NDC
11523-4162
FDA application
M005
Affected lot / code info
Lot # TN0067A, EXP 2/28/2023; TN008CU, EXP 4/30/2023;

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
738,432 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-0250-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class I recall: Tinactin · FDA Drug Recalls