Shoppers Alarmed as More Roll-On Deodorants Pulled from UK Shelves Due to 'Burning Armpits' Reaction

Table of Contents

1. Check Your Bathrooms
2. Withdrawn Products
3. What’s the Risk?
4. What You Should Do Now
5. How to Get a Refund
6. How to Get Rid of a Rash Under Your Armpits
7. What Mitchum and Regulators Are Saying

SHOPPERS are advised to inspect their bathrooms as additional roll-on deodorants are being removed from shelves.

The safety notice connects reports of irritation to a manufacturing change that has impacted a raw material in certain batches.

Authorities indicate that the issue was caused by a modification in the manufacturing process.

Mitchum has recalled specific 48-hour 100ml roll-on deodorants from the market while the matter is being investigated.

What’s Been Pulled and Why

An official product safety notice confirms that certain batches of Mitchum 48-hour 100ml roll-on antiperspirants have been withdrawn from sale after receiving reports of adverse effects, particularly skin irritation, following a manufacturing change that affected a raw material used in some batches.

The affected products include Mitchum Women’s and Men’s 48-hour roll-ons, which are packaged in the brand’s light and dark green bottles.

Fragrance options include Women’s Powder Fresh, Shower Fresh, Unscented, Pure Fresh, and Flower Fresh, as well as Men’s Ice Fresh, Clean Control, and Sport.

All are 100ml roll-ons manufactured in the UK, and the affected batch numbers are listed in this government report .

Retailers and distributors have been instructed to immediately remove affected units from sale.

An official notice confirms that select batches of Mitchum antiperspirants have been withdrawn from the market.

What’s the Risk?

In a statement, Mitchum UK apologized to anyone who experienced “temporary irritation” after using specific batches during the investigation period.

However, some consumers felt that Mitchum had minimized their symptoms.

Authorities state that the issue was caused by a change in the manufacturing process that impacted a raw material in select batches.

Since then, consumers have reported adverse reactions, particularly skin irritation, after use.

Some shoppers have shared experiences of rashes, bumps, and a burning sensation in their underarms on social media and in recent news articles.

Mitchum has issued an apology following complaints about “itchy, burning armpits” and is advising customers to check batch numbers before using the products.

Mitchum is requesting affected customers to contact them to register for a refund.

What You Should Do Now

• Cease using the product if your roll-on matches an affected batch. The official guidance also recommends that customers stop using it until any irritation subsides.
• If you experience a reaction, gently cleanse the affected area, avoid using any scented products until the irritation has resolved, and seek medical advice if symptoms persist or worsen.
• Check the batch list. The complete list of affected batches is available through the Product Safety Report on GOV.UK, which includes an image to help you identify the bottles in question.

How to Get a Refund

Mitchum is asking affected customers to reach out to them to register for a refund.

You can contact the brand through its dedicated FAQs page for this issue.

Keep your bottle and any proof of purchase, if available, along with a photo of the batch code for quicker processing.