Over 80,000 Bottles of Mouthwash Recalled Nationwide—Is Yours Affected?

The product may be missing key info.

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The FDA is recalling Parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash because some bottles may be missing or have incorrect lot numbers and expiration dates.
The recalled product is the 16.9-fluid-ounce, mint-flavored, alcohol-free mouthwash sold in stores and online. The correct lot number should be 0665363 with an expiration date of 08/31/2027, but this information may not appear on the bottles.
The recall is classified as Class III, the FDA’s lowest risk level, meaning it is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Check your medicine cabinet. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a popular mouthwash sold nationwide because of a labeling error.

The bottles of mint-flavored mouthwash may have incorrect or missing lot numbers and/or expiration dates, triggering the recall. Distributed by Haleon of Warren, New Jersey, the product should have the lot number 0665363 and expiration date 08/31/2027; however, this information may not appear on the bottles.

The recall affects Parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash, which is sold in 16.9 fluid-ounce bottles. The mouthwash was distributed nationwide in stores and through online retailers like Amazon. The alcohol-free mouthwash is formulated with cetylpyridinium chloride and is designed to target plaque bacteria. Per the FDA notice, 84,764 bottles are affected by the recall.

The FDA classified this recall as Class III, its lowest risk level, meaning it's "not likely to cause adverse health consequences." The FDA did not provide specific instructions for what to do with the recalled product, but it's unlikely to pose a safety risk. However, if you are concerned about the recall, fill out the contact form on the Parodontax website.

Over 80,000 Bottles of Mouthwash Recalled Nationwide—Is Yours Affected?

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