Ting Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Powder recalled due to possible Benzene

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

Two lots of this spray, Ting antifungal, 2% Miconozole Nitrate Atlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray, are being recalled due to the possibility of Benzene. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. The company involved is Insight Pharmaceuticals, a part of Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. The company is offering reimbursement to consumers. Consumers should stop using the product. The product was distributed nationwide.

Below is quoted from the FDA page for this recall:

Product NDC Lot Code Expiration Package Size

TING 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Powder	63736- 532-05	0H88645	07/24	4.5 oz/128 g
TING 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Powder	63736- 532-05	0B88345	02/24	4.5 oz/128 g

"The affected TING® 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Powder lots were distributed nationwide in the United States through a limited number of retailers Consumers can contact Insight Pharmaceuticals via e-mail at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact External Link Disclaimer, 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® 2% Miconazole Nitrate Athlete’s Foot Spray Antifungal Spray with the affected lot number.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Insight Pharmaceuticals via e-mail at medicalaffairs@prestigebrands.com, through its website at https://www.prestigebrands.com/contact External Link Disclaimer, 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: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm 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.