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FDA Drug Critical Class I Terminated

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland 20066104 UPC 3 11017 41007 3, NDC 11523-0072-5

Reported: November 24, 2021 Initiated: October 1, 2021 #D-0252-2022

Product Description

Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland 20066104 UPC 3 11017 41007 3, NDC 11523-0072-5

Reason for Recall

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

Details

Units Affected
592,416 cans
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico through a variety of retail channels.
Location
Whippany, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Tinactin (Tolnaftate 1%) JOCK ITCH POWDER SPRAY NET WT133g (4.6 oz) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Finland 20066104 UPC 3 11017 41007 3, NDC 11523-0072-5. Recalled by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Units affected: 592,416 cans.
Why was this product recalled?
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on November 24, 2021. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0252-2022.