Power Stick deodorant recalled from retailers because of manufacturing defects
The recall impacts more than 67,000 cases of roll-on deodorants that were sold nationally, a notice posted by the agency shows. The issue is related to deviations with "current good manufacturing practices," a set of guidelines for for pharmaceutical manufacturing, although the recall notice didn't specify the issues with the deodorants.
Easton, Pennsylvania-based A.P. Deauville didn't immediately respond to a request for comment.
The recalled deodorants are:
The recall involves 21,265 cases of Power Stick for Her Roll-on Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh; 22,482 cases of Power Stick Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh; and 23,467 cases of Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant.
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