FDA Announces Massive Deodorant Recall—Here's What to Look For

It's still unclear what caused the recall.

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Key Points

  • Over 67,000 cases of Power Stick antiperspirant deodorant have been recalled nationwide due to manufacturing issues.
  • The recall stems from unspecified violations of Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which are FDA-enforced standards to ensure product safety and consistency.
  • The affected products were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Amazon, prompting a wide-reaching consumer alert.

Check the label on your deodorant ASAP. Tens of thousands of cases of Power Stick antiperspirant deodorant have been recalled due to an undisclosed manufacturing issue, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

AP Deauville, manufacturer of personal care products, has launched a recall of 67,214 cases of its Power Stick antiperspirant deodorant. The products were distributed nationwide and sold at retailers such as Walmart and Dollar Tree and on Amazon.

The affected products with their corresponding UPC codes and lot numbers include:

 Product  Size  UPC National Drug Code Lot Number
Power Stick For Her Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh  1.8 ounces  815195019313 42913-038-00 032026B011, 032226B031, 051626C241, 061526C882, 071226D371, 071226D381, 082526E341, 082826E402
 Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh 1.8 ounces   815195018194 42913-039-00 031726A991, 041226B561, 062026C901, 062026C911, 071026D351, 071026D361, 071326D391, 111626G231
Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant 1.8 ounces 815195018224 42913-040-00 101225D781, 032926B281, 032826B221, 041126B531, 062226D011, 070626D301, 070626D333, 111026G051, 111326G091, 111626G221

According to the FDA report, "cGMP deviations" are the reason for the recall, indicating that there was an inconsistency with the established procedures and standards outlined in the Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). The cGMP are a set of regulations enforced by the FDA that ensure the quality and safety of products, particularly in the pharmaceutical, food, and medical device industries. According to the FDA, "the regulations make sure that a product is safe for use, and that it has the ingredients and strength it claims to have."

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) deviations can occur at various stages of production, from raw material sourcing to finished product testing, and can range from minor errors to significant issues. The company did not disclose the specific deviation that initiated the recall.

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