Deodorant recalled: Why FDA recalled 67,000 cases of Power Stick deodorants sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Amazon

After blueberries, Greek yogurt, chocolates, and even water bottles, the FDA is now recalling deodorants!The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a voluntary recall of over 67,000 cases of Power Stick roll‑on deodorants manufactured by A.P.

Deauville. The recall, which was announced on July 10, covers three popular variants – Power Stick for Her “Power Fresh”, Invisible Protection “Spring Fresh”, and Original Nourishing Invisible Protection.These products were sold widely through Walmart, Dollar Tree, and Amazon, affecting consumers across the United States. The recall was reportedly triggered by deviations from the FDA's Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), a red flag for production oversight and quality control, although no contamination was reported.Read on to know more.

What caused the recall?

On July 10, A.P. Deauville initiated the recall of 67,214 combined cases of Power Stick deodorant sold nationwide.For the recall, the FDA enforcement reported cGMP deviations, which listed failures in adhering to current good manufacturing practices as the primary reason. The FDA strictly enforces cGMP regulations to ensure products are consistently produced with accurate ingredients, proper strength, and no contamination.

These regulations ensure that products are consistently manufactured in controlled environments, maintaining quality, safety, and efficacy.However, it is important to note that no harmful substance was found in those products. cGMP issues, although do not always indicate direct harm, any breach in manufacturing protocols – be it equipment calibration, hygiene, ingredient verification, or documentation control – can compromise product integrity, making this recall a critical decision.

Why cGMP compliance matters

Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) form a regulatory backbone ensuring that mass‑produced items, from medications to deodorants, meet rigorous safety and quality benchmarks. When deviations occur, whether in cleanliness, equipment calibration, or ingredient testing, consumer safety can’t be guaranteed, even if no immediate harm is reported.Even in the absence of direct harm, any cGMP lapse poses potential quality risks, hence the proactive recall.

Which items were recalled

The recall includes three 1.8-oz roll‑on deodorants, each with specific lot numbers:Power Stick for Her Roll‑On “Power Fresh” – 21,265 cases, e.g., lots 032026B011, 071226D381, 082826E402.Power Stick Invisible Protection “Spring Fresh” Roll‑On – 22,482 cases, e.g., 031726A991, 071026D361, 111626G231.Power Stick Original Nourishing Invisible Protection – 23,467 cases, e.g., 032826B221, 070626D301, 111626G221.These Power Stick variants were sold nationwide via:Walmart – 3‑packs sold at around $21Dollar Tree – 24‑packs for about $30Amazon – available as individual or multi‑packsConsumers who purchased from any of these retailers are urged to inspect the UPC/barcode on the packaging, match the lot numbers printed beneath to see if their purchase is affected, and discontinue use if their deodorant is part of the recall.