Old Spice and Secret Body Sprays
Allegations: Failing to disclose products contain the carcinogen benzene
Old Spice, Secret, Aussie, and Pantene Aerosol Products
Case Name (Date)
Kendall et al. v. The Procter & Gamble Co.
22-cv-3263, S.D. Ohio
(July 2022)
Product/Service
Old Spice and Secret aerosol antiperspirants
Aussie and Pantene aerosol dry shampoos and conditioners
Allegations
Failing to disclose that products contain the carcinogen benzene
Status
Pending
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