{"id":29465,"date":"2025-09-17T12:05:40","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T10:05:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=29465"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:50:29","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:50:29","slug":"mitchum-deodorant-products-pulled-shelves","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/mitchum-deodorant-products-pulled-shelves\/","title":{"rendered":"Mitchum Deodorant Products Pulled From The Shelves"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>South African consumers are being urged to return select Mitchum roll-on deodorants following a formal recall. The Mitchum deodorant products pulled from shelves have been linked to cases of skin irritation, including contact dermatitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The National Consumer Commission (NCC) confirmed that distributors released over 124,000 affected units across the country since April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-were-mitchum-deodorant-products-pulled\">Why Were Mitchum Deodorant Products Pulled?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue stems from a manufacturing process change affecting one of the raw materials used in production. According to Mitchum&#8217;s manufacturer, this adjustment impacted the acidity levels in the finished products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers, especially those with sensitive or compromised skin, began reporting <strong>itching, burning, and red rashes<\/strong> after using the affected batches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our guide to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/the-best-deodorant-for-women-in-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Deodorant for Women in 2025: Top 10<\/a><\/strong> for safe and effective alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2033445466\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ncc-confirms-official-recall-across-south-africa\">NCC Confirms Official Recall Across South Africa<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On 16 September 2025, the <strong>NCC released a public statement<\/strong> confirming the recall. The commission said:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThe manufacturer has advised the NCC that a recent change in the manufacturing process of a raw material affected the acidity levels of the finished product. In some consumers, particularly those with sensitive or compromised skin, this has resulted in contact dermatitis, a skin reaction.\u201d<br>\u2014 <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sowetanlive.co.za\/news\/2025-09-16-these-are-the-mitchum-deodorant-products-taken-off-shop-shelves\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">National Consumer Commission,<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-mitchum-deodorant-products-are-affected\">Which Mitchum Deodorant Products Are Affected?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall targets specific 100ml roll-on variants for both men and women, including the following batch codes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mitchum Woman 48H Shower Fresh<\/strong> \u2013 S25331A \/ S25422A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitchum Woman 48H Powder Fresh<\/strong> \u2013 S25331A \/ S25416A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitchum Men 48H Sport<\/strong> \u2013 S25328A \/ S25416A<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mitchum Men 48H Mountain Air<\/strong> \u2013 S25415B<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers should carefully check the batch number printed on the bottom of the bottle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-16926171\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-many-units-have-been-distributed\">How Many Units Have Been Distributed?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NCC confirmed that distributors released 124,176 units of the affected Mitchum products nationwide since April 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Authorities are still assessing the full scale of consumer exposure, but early reports suggest the issue affects several major retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-symptoms-reported-by-consumers\">Symptoms Reported by Consumers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many users took to <strong>social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram<\/strong> to share their experiences. Common complaints include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Itching or burning in the underarms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Skin peeling or red patches<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Swelling or mild blistering in severe cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Some individuals described the reaction as similar to a <strong>chemical burn<\/strong>, prompting concern among consumers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read more about <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/walmart-to-open-stores-in-south-africa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Walmart\u2019s plans to open stores in South Africa<\/a><\/strong> and what it means for local shoppers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2821608328\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-mitchum-s-response\">What Is Mitchum\u2019s Response?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Mitchum, through parent company Revlon South Africa, has acknowledged the issue and apologised. In a media statement, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/business\/consumer-lookout\/mitchum-deodorants-causing-skin-irritation-pulled-from-shelves-in-south-africa-20250913-0570?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the company noted:<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWhile the formula itself hasn\u2019t changed, a change in the manufacturing process of one of our raw materials altered how the product interacts with the skin of some of our customers.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>They confirmed that the original production process has now been reinstated to prevent further issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-should-affected-consumers-do\">What Should Affected Consumers Do?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The NCC is urging consumers who purchased the listed deodorant products to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Stop using the product immediately<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Return the item to the retailer for a full refund<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact Revlon South Africa<\/strong> for guidance if symptoms have occurred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-2174119541\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-are-there-legal-implications\">Are There Legal Implications?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumer rights experts suggest that affected individuals may pursue legal action if they can prove harm. South African law mandates that manufacturers ensure product safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIf Mitchum failed to meet required manufacturing standards, affected users may have grounds for a class action.\u201d<br>\u2014 <em>B<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news24.com\/business\/consumer-lookout\/mitchum-deodorants-causing-skin-irritation-pulled-from-shelves-in-south-africa-20250913-0570?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">onga Dlulisa, consumer law specialist<\/a>,. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>No class action has been launched yet, but discussions are reportedly ongoing among consumer rights advocates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-this-a-local-or-global-issue\">Is This a Local or Global Issue?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall is not limited to South Africa. <strong>Mitchum UK<\/strong> also withdrew similar products across the United Kingdom and Ireland following related reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A shared facility manufactured the affected batches, potentially impacting multiple markets, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.globalcosmeticsnews.com\/mitchum-pulls-select-roll-on-batches-after-skin-irritation-reports\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Global Cosmetics News.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-4207494768\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-has-sahpra-issued-a-formal-notice\">Has SAHPRA Issued a Formal Notice?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of 17 September 2025, the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) has not published a formal recall notice on its public <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sahpra.org.za\/product-recalls\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Product Recalls Portal<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the NCC has taken the lead in consumer safety, which suggests the issue falls under cosmetic and consumer goods regulation, not medicinal products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out who offers better value in our comparison: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/pick-n-pay-vs-checkers-which-offers-the-best-groceries-under-r1000-september-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pick n Pay vs Checkers: Which Offers the Best Groceries Under R1000 (September 2025)?<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-stay-informed-stay-safe\">Stay Informed, Stay Safe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This recall highlights how a small change in manufacturing can affect product safety on a large scale. If you use Mitchum products, check the batch numbers carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consumers deserve transparency and safety. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over 124,000 Mitchum deodorant products have been pulled from South African shelves due to skin irritation complaints.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":29483,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Over 124,000 Mitchum deodorant products have been pulled from South African shelves due to skin irritation complaints.","footnotes":""},"categories":[3593],"tags":[1392,9921,1540,1887],"class_list":{"0":"post-29465","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-shopping","8":"tag-health","9":"tag-latest-news","10":"tag-national-consumer-commission","11":"tag-shopping"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29465","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29465"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29465\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":29484,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/29465\/revisions\/29484"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29483"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29465"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=29465"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=29465"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}