Product Safety Notices & Recalls
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Aussie, Pantene and Waterless Aerosol Dry Conditioner and Shampoo Spray Recall
December 18, 2021
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The Procter & Gamble Company today issued a product recall to the consumer level of aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, and Waterless produced in the United States due to the presence of benzene detected in some products.
The Procter & Gamble Company has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall and is conducting this recall out of an abundance of caution.
While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our products, our review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. We detected benzene in aerosol dry shampoo spray products and aerosol dry conditioner spray products. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of the consumers who use our products and the quality of the products we ship.
No other products from Pantene, Aussie, or Waterless are in the scope of this recall and such other products may continue to be used as intended, including those aerosol dry shampoo spray products with production code ranges different from those specifically communicated. The vast majority of our products are not part of this recall, including mousses, hairsprays, liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, styling products, treatments, and unaffected aerosol dry shampoo sprays.
Upon returning any below listed product to your local Big Y, you will receive a full refund.
The following products are sold at Big Y:
| Product Name | UPC | Size | Production Code Ranges |
| Waterless Dry Shampoo No Residue | 3700054378 | 3.73oz | In the range of 0004-0357 or 9291-9344 |
| Waterless Dry Conditioner Weightless Smooth | 3700054395 | 3.6oz | In the range of 0002-0248 or 9298-9350 |
| Pantene Mist Behaving Dry Conditioner Mist | 8087819089 | 3.9oz | In the range of 0048-0336 or 1008-1218 or 9247-9349 |
| Aussie Clean & Texture Dry Shampoo | 38151918728 | 4.9oz | 9085 |
| Aussie Sleekend Warrior Dry Conditioner | 38151918753 | 4.9oz | In the range of 0014-0062 or 9198-9349 |
| Aussie Smooth Vibes Dry Conditioner | 38151918795 | 4.9oz | 0021 or 1038 or in the range of 9294-9325 |
Consumers with questions regarding this recall can seek more information via the Consumer Care team at 1-888-674-3631 from Monday – Friday from 9:00am – 6:00pm EST.
More Resources:
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Recalls.gov - Your Online Resource for Recalls - http://www.recalls.gov/
FDA's Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts Page - http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm
USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service Current Recalls and Alerts - http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fsis_Recalls/Open_Federal_Cases/index.asp