Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Ting® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid recall: Presence of benzene

Recall published 2+ years ago

Presence of benzene

Ting® Prescription & OTC drugs — recalled prescription & otc drugs
Photo published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Harmful chemical exposure

This notice concerns a chemical found in the product at a level regulators consider unsafe, which is usually caught by laboratory testing rather than by anybody noticing a problem.

What the notice says: Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it potentially can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life threatening.

Why it matters: A chemical that should not be present at this level was found in the product. Depending on the substance, the concern may be a burn or irritation on contact, or a long-term risk from repeated exposure.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

For a splash or spill, rinse the skin or eyes with running water for 15 to 20 minutes and remove contaminated clothing. If the product was swallowed, or if there is any trouble breathing, call Poison Control on 1-800-222-1222, which operates free and around the clock — or 911 if the person is collapsing, struggling to breathe or unconscious. Take the container or a photo of the label with you to any appointment.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 1, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Ting®
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Distribution
Nationwide
Reports of harm
No serious adverse events have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid

What the company announced

TARRYTOWN, N.Y.--(GLOBE NEWSWIRE)-February 1, 2024—Insight Pharmaceuticals, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. company (“Insight”), is voluntarily recalling two lots of TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid to the consumer level. A recent review by our manufacturer and their third-party lab found that samples from two lots of the product contained elevated levels of benzene. While benzene is not an ingredient in any Ting® Antifungal Spray products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. Importantly, no other lots of TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid (either before or after these batch codes) and no other Ting® Antifungal Spray Liquid products are in the scope of this recall and may continue to be used by consumers safely and as intended.

Risk Statement: Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it potentially can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life threatening. Insight is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution. To date, the Company has not received any serious adverse events related to this recall. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources.

TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid is packaged in blue and white aerosol cans with Lot codes located on the bottom of the can.

Samples of the recalled lots below have been found to contain elevated levels of Benzene related to the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. Benzene is not an ingredient in any Ting products.

  • Product: TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid · NDC: 63736- 819-05 · Lot Number: 0H50545 · Expiration Date: 07/24 · Package Size: 4.5 oz/128 g
  • Product: TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid · NDC: 63736- 819-05 · Lot Number: 1G50645 · Expiration Date: 06/25 · Package Size: 4.5 oz/128 g

The affected TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid lots were distributed nationwide in the United States through a limited number of retailers and online.

Insight has notified retailers via overnight mail to remove any remaining recalled product from shelves and follow the instructions provided in the Drug Recall Notification. The company will also offer reimbursement for consumers who have purchased TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid marked with one of the lot codes in the table above. Consumers can contact Insight Pharmaceuticals via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 344-7239 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time to receive a full refund by providing a picture of the bottom of the can of the TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid with the affected lot number. Consumers that have product which is being recalled should stop using the product immediately and appropriately discard after taking the picture.

No serious adverse events have been reported to date.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Insight Pharmaceuticals via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 344-7239 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this antifungal product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form or call 1- 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 0H50545
  • 1G50645

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 07/24
  • 06/25

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Chemical

Ting® — This notice concerns a chemical found in the product at a level regulators consider unsafe, which is usually caught by laboratory testing rather than by anybody noticing a problem.

  1. Stop using the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. Ventilate the room if the product was sprayed or applied there.
  3. Keep the container — the lot code on it is what a refund claim and any medical follow-up both depend on.
  4. If anyone has symptoms, call Poison Control on 1-800-222-1222 rather than guessing.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • A repair kit is shipped free and is designed to be fitted at home; if you cannot fit it, ask whether they will arrange installation.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.
  • Several recalls now ask you to destroy the item and send a photo as proof. Register the claim before you do that, never after.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers can contact Insight Pharmaceuticals via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 344-7239 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time to receive a full refund by providing a picture of the bottom of the can of the TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid with the affected lot number.

Company contact: Insight Pharmaceuticals — Consumers: Insight Pharmaceuticals, (800) 344-7239, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Ting® prescription & otc drugs recalled?

Presence of benzene Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it potentially can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life threatening.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 0H50545, 1G50645; best-by date 07/24 or 06/25. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop using the product and keep it away from children and pets.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers can contact Insight Pharmaceuticals via e-mail at [email protected] , through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact , or by phone at (800) 344-7239 on Monday – Friday 8:30-5:30 eastern time to receive a full refund by providing a picture of the bottom of the can of the TING® 1% Tolnaftate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid with the affected lot number.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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