FDA deodorant recall is nationwide: What should you do if you own one of the products?

The Food and Drug Administration has recalled more than 67,000 cases of deodorant sold at major retailers due to manufacturing practices that violate federal regulations.

Three types of Power Sticks deodorants made by Pennsylvania-based A.P. Beauville, were recalled due to what was described as “deviations from Current Good Manufacturing Practice” regulations. More than 20,000 cases of each product were recalled.

Current Good Manufacturing Practices, known as CGMPs, are regulations enforced by the FDA to ensure drugs are safe. CGMPs include things like the quality of raw materials, operating procedures, product quality and testing laboratories.

“This formal system of controls (CGMPs) at a pharmaceutical company, if adequately put into practice, helps to prevent instances of contamination, mix-ups, deviations, failures, and errors,” the FDA said.

The FDA didn’t specify which CGMP regulation wasn’t followed.

The recall was initiated July 10 and includes:

  • Power Stick for Her Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh 1.8 oz – 21,265 cases
  • Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh 1.8 oz – 22,482 cases
  • Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant – 1.8 oz. – 23, 467 cases

You can go here to see a list of lot numbers.

The products were distributed nationwide and sold through Walmart and Dollar Tree and online at Amazon.com.

What should you do if you own one of the deodorants?

The FDA hasn’t issued information on what you should do if you have one of the recalled products. Generally, you are able to return it to the place of purchase for a refund. It’s also recommended you clean the area where the product was stored.

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