Bayer Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Lotrimin® and Tinactin® Spray Products Due to the Presence of Benzene
Bayer is voluntarily recalling all unexpired Lotrimin® AF and Tinactin® spray products with lot numbers beginning with TN, CV or NAA, distributed between September 2018 to September 2021, due to the presence of benzene in some samples of the products. Benzene is not an ingredient in any of Bayer Consumer Health products.
The affected Lotrimin® and Tinactin® spray products are over the counter antifungal products, sold individually or in combo packs. The impacted products are:
·Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
·Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal Jock Itch (AFJI) Athlete's Foot Powder Spray
·Lotrimin® Anti-Fungal (AF) Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
·Lotrimin® AF Athlete's Foot Liquid Spray
·Lotrimin® AF Athlete’s Foot Daily Prevention Deodorant Powder Spray
·Tinactin® Jock Itch (JI) Powder Spray
·Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Deodorant Powder Spray
·Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Powder Spray
·Tinactin® Athlete’s Foot Liquid Spray
Product images and information on which lot numbers fall under this recall are available at: https://livewell.bayer.com/document/2011
There are no issues of concern with Lotrimin®/Tinactin® creams, including Lotrimin® Ultra, or any other Bayer products.
The recalled products are all packaged in aerosol spray cans. The products were distributed in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico through a variety of retail channels. . Consumers may request a refund by visiting www.lotrimin.comExternal Link Disclaimer or www.tinactin.com, and may contact Bayer with questions by calling 1-866-360-3266, Monday-Friday between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern Time. A photo of the product will be required to receive a refund. After taking your photo and completing the refund process, please discard the product appropriately. Consumers who have the products that are being recalled should stop using. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to using these aerosol antifungal products.