Pantene And Herbal Essences Voluntarily Recalled By P&G; Benzene Detected

Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) today issued a voluntary consumer recall of Pantene and Herbal Essences Dry Conditioner Aerosol Sprays and Dry Shampoo Aerosol Sprays sold in Canada due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.

Photo Insert: A photo of Pantene and Herbal Essences products containing benzene and subject to recall

Daily exposure to the detected benzene level is not expected to result in adverse health consequences. However, in light of these findings, we have voluntarily issued a consumer-level recall. Consumers should stop using affected dry conditioner aerosol sprays and dry shampoo aerosol sprays and dispose of them properly.

Following recent reports of traces of benzene in certain aerosol products, we have initiated a review of our entire aerosol product line. While there is no benzene in our products, our review showed an unexpectedly high level of it from the propellants that vaporize the product.

Benzene has been detected in aerosol dry shampoos and aerosol dry conditioners. Daily exposure to the detected benzene level is not expected to result in adverse health consequences. However, in light of these findings and out of concern for caution, we have voluntarily issued a consumer recall of Pantene and Herbal Essences Dry Spray Shampoos and Dry Spray Conditioners.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world are exposed to this substance every day, both indoors and outdoors, from a number of sources. Benzene can be absorbed to varying degrees by inhalation, through the skin, and by mouth.

Based on exposure modeling and carcinogenic risk assessments published by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (IRIS database), daily exposure to benzene in Products recalled at levels detected in our tests are not expected to result in adverse health consequences.

No other Pantene and Herbal Essences products are affected by this recall. These other products may continue to be used as intended, including aerosol dry shampoos with different production codes than those we have communicated. The vast majority of our products are not affected by this recall, including unaffected foams, hairsprays, liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, styling products, hair care, and dry spray shampoos.

Below is a list of affected dry shampoo aerosol sprays and dry conditioner aerosol sprays. For details on the affected production codes, please visit the respective brands' websites:

Pantene Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray, 140g; Pantene Smooth Talker Revitalizing Dry Oil Aerosol Spray, 112g; Pantene Never Tell Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray, 120g; Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Spray Spray, 112g; Herbal Essences Daily Detox Volume Blood Orange Mint Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray, 140g; Herbal Essences Blue Ginger Refreshing Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray, 140g; Herbal Essences Cucumber Green Tea Conditioner Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray, 140g; Herbal Essences Cucumber & Green Tea Dry Shampoo Aerosol Spray, 50g (Travel Size)

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