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Market Trends - Soap and deodorant manufacturers are increasingly incorporating dessert-like scents into their products [1] - Half of the global population is questioning this trend [1]

Product Recall - FDA issued a recall for over 67,000 cases of power stick deodorant due to not meeting safety and quality standards [1] - The products are manufactured by AP Doville, located in Pennsylvania [1] - The recalled deodorant was sold at Dollar Tree, Walmart, and Amazon [1] Consumer Information - The recall announcement lacks guidance for consumers who have already purchased the affected products [1]