FDA Announces Nationwide Recall on Toothpaste and Mouthwash Due to Potential Health Risks

Here’s What to Know.

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Key Takeaways

  • ORL Labs is recalling over 51,000 oral care products due to contamination with hormones.
  • Affected toothpaste and mouthwash products were sold nationwide and should be discarded or returned.
  • The recall is classified as Class II, meaning it may cause temporary health effects if used.

ORL Labs announced an ongoing nationwide recall for various Organic Oral care products, according to the Food and Drug Administration. This is due to cross-contamination with the presence of progesterone, estradiol or dehydroepiandrosterone found within the items.

This specific recall affects approximately 51,762 units of Organic Oral Care toothpaste brands and mouth wash such as Organic Oral Care Bubblegum Kids natural toothpaste, Organic Oral Care Cinnamint toothpaste and Organic Oral Care Bubblegum Kids mouthwash. The affected products were sold nationwide and can be identified by their specific lot codes and expiration dates below:

Product Description UPC Lot Codes Expiration Dates
ORL Organic Oral Care Bubblegum Kids natural toothpaste (4-ounce) 850006245505 241029P4, 250414P4, 250520P4, 260406P4, 260511P4 All dates from 9/26 through 8/28
ORL Organic Oral Care Cinnamint toothpaste (4-ounce) 850006245512 241209P3, 250129P3, 250508P3, 25112P3, 260511P3 All dates from 9/26 through 8/28
ORL Organic Oral Care Fresh Mint natural toothpaste (4-ounce) 850006245499 250121P7, 250505P7, 250508P7, 250516P7, 250707P7, 251105P7, 260126P7, 260309P7, 260422P7, 260618P7, 260804P7 All dates from 9/26 through 8/28
ORL Organic Oral Care Bubblegum Kids Mouthwash (16.9-ounce) 850006245475 241029P9, 250505P9, 250520P9, 260406P9 All dates from 9/26 through 8/28
Organic Oral Care Cinnamint Kids Mouthwash (16.9-ounce) 850006245468 241101P10, 241212P10 All dates from 9/26 through 8/28
ORL Organic Oral Care Fresh mint mouthwash, (16.9-ounce) 850006245451 240710P6, 240711P6, 240807P6, 241118P6, 241121P6, 250120P6, 250505P11, 250516P6, 251105P6, 260618P6 All dates from 9/26 through 8/28

There are no reported illnesses from using the recalled products, but if you have any of the above toothpaste tubes or mouthwashes listed, discard them immediately or return them to your local retailer for a potential refund.

This recall has been classified as Class II, meaning it may cause “temporary” health consequences. For questions about this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).

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