If your child has a Barbie, Hot Wheels or Crayola-themed toothpaste in the bathroom, it may be worth checking the label.
More than 4.7 million tubes of toothpaste have been recalled nationwide. The recall, initiated Sept. 10 by manufacturer Pritam International Private Limited, covers 17 toothpaste products distributed in the U.S. The FDA classified the action as a Class II recall on Oct. 19, meaning the products could pose a temporary or medically reversible health risk, and the chance of serious health problems is considered remote.
The recall remains ongoing. Here's what consumers should know about the recalled brands and products.
What toothpaste brands have been recalled?
According to the FDA, the recall includes multiple varieties of Brush Buddies kids toothpaste distributed nationwide,
including some character-themed and ice-cream flavors. Barbie, Hot Wheels and Crayola Brush Buddies account for more than 1.78 million tubes of the recalled toothpaste.
The recall also included two types of Evo products marketed for teeth whitening and sensitivity, and two Aru products marketed for gum health and cavity protection.
What the FDA says caused the recall
The FDA told USA TODAY via email on Thursday, Oct. 22, the reason for the recall is "deviations from current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) requirements."
According to the agency's website, the CGMP regulations for drugs contains "minimum requirements for the methods, facilities, and controls used in manufacturing, processing and packaging of a drug product." It also help ensure a product is safe for use and that it has the ingredients and strength it claims to have.
How to check whether your toothpaste is recalled
Consumers should compare the product name, lot number and expiration date on their toothpaste packaging with the FDA recall notice. The agency's enforcement report includes a complete list of affected products and lot numbers.
Affected lots have expiration dates ranging from November 2026 through June 2028.
- Brush Buddies: Barbie, Bubble Gum Flavor (more than 409,000 tubes recalled)
- Brush Buddies: Hot Wheels, Strawberry Flavor (more than 411,000 tubes recalled)
- Brush Buddies: Crayola, Silly Scents, Bubble Gum Flavor (more than 320,000 tubes recalled)
- Brush Buddies: Crayola, Silly Scents, Watermelon Flavor (more than 320,000 tubes recalled)
- Brush Buddies: Crayola Silly Scents, Strawberry Flavor (more than 320,000 tubes recalled)
- Brush Buddies: My Little Pony Scents, Bubble Gum Flavor
- Brush Buddies: Vanilla Ice Cream Flavored
- Brush Buddies: Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Flavored
- Brush Buddies: Cookies ‘n Cream Ice Cream Flavored
- Brush Buddies: Chocolate Ice Cream Flavored
- Brush Buddies: Whitening Anti-cavity Fluoride Toothpaste with Baking Soda
- Brush Buddies: Cavity Protection, Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Cool Mint
- Brush Buddies: Advanced Whitening, Anti-Cavity, Peppermint
- Evo: Advanced Whitening, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint
- Evo: Sensitive, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Sweet Mint
- ARU: Toothpaste, Gum Health, 9 Ingredients, Soothing Mint
- ARU: Toothpaste, Cavity Protection, 9 Ingredients, Cool Mint
For recall number codes and expiration dates, consumers can visit the FDA's website for the full enforcement report.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Is your child's toothpaste part of a 4.7 million tube recall? How to check
