More than 4.3 million tubes of toothpaste have been recalled nationwide, including children’s products featuring popular characters such as Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola and My Little Pony, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The voluntary recall affects 17 toothpaste varieties sold under the Brush Buddies, evo and ARU brands.
The FDA cited “deviations from current good manufacturing practices” as the reason but did not specify the specific manufacturing issues. The agency classified the recall as Level II on Oct. 19.
Which toothpaste products are affected?
The recalled products include children’s toothpaste sold under the Brush Buddies brand, including Barbie Bubble Gum, Hot Wheels Strawberry Bubble Gum, Crayola Silly Scents Bubble Gum, Watermelon and Strawberry and My Little Pony Bubble Gum varieties.
Also included are several ice cream flavored toothpastes, including vanilla, mint chocolate chip, cookies and cream, and chocolate.
The recall also affects certain evo Sensitive Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste and evo Advanced Whitening Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, as well as ARU Toothpaste Gum Health and ARU Toothpaste Cavity Protection.
Affected products are available in 3.5-ounce and 4-ounce tubes, as well as two-packs containing two 3.5-ounce tubes.
Complete list of recalled toothpaste products
This recall affects specific batches of the following 17 toothpaste varieties. Not all tubes of these products are affected. Consumers can check the FDA’s recall notice to learn about affected lot numbers and expiration dates.
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- Barbie Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubblegum, 4 oz.
- Hot Wheels Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Strawberry, 4 oz.
- Crayola Silly Scents Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubblegum, 4 oz.
- Crayola Silly Scents Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Watermelon, 4 oz.
- Crayola Silly Scents Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Strawberry, 4 oz.
- My Little Pony Scents Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubble Gum, 4 oz.
- Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Vanilla Ice Cream Flavor, 3.5 oz.
- Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Flavored Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, 3.5 oz.
- Cookies ‘n Cream Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Ice Cream Flavor, 3.5 oz.
- Chocolate Ice Cream Flavored Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, 3.5 oz.
- Whitening Fluoride Toothpaste with Baking Soda, Cooling Mint, 3.5 oz.
- Anti-cavity fluoride toothpaste, cool mint flavor, 3.5 oz. tube pack. Tube.
- Advanced Whitening and Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Mint, 3.5 oz.
Evo
- Advanced Whitening and Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Mint, 3.5 oz.
- Sensitive Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Sweet Mint, 3.5 oz.
Aru
- Gum Health Toothpaste, Soothing Mint, 3.5 oz.
- Anti-Cavity Toothpaste, Cool Mint Flavor, 3.5 oz.
Where are the recalled products sold?
Pritam International Private Limited initiated the recall on September 10. The FDA said the recalled toothpaste is distributed nationwide in the United States by Ashtel Studios Inc.
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What is a Class II recall?
Class II recalls are classified as recalls in which use or exposure to “the violative product may result in temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” the FDA said. However, the risk of serious health problems from using the product is considered “minimal”.
Classification describes the potential level of risk; it does not mean that everyone who uses an affected product will suffer adverse effects.
What is the reason for the recall?
The FDA cited deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements as the reason for the recall but did not specify the nature of the deviation in the notice.
These requirements are designed to help ensure that products are manufactured consistently and meet applicable quality standards. The recall is classified as voluntary and company-initiated, meaning the recall was initiated by the company and not ordered by the FDA.
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