Millions of tubes of toothpaste, including several varieties marketed to children, have been recallednationwide.
More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste were voluntarily recalled by Pritam International
Private Limited, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 19, meaning the affected products could cause temporary or medically reversible health effects, but the likelihood of serious health consequences is considered remote.
The FDA's recall notice does not specify a reason for the recall.
Among the affected products are several varieties of Brush Buddies children's toothpaste, including Hot Wheels- and My Little Pony-themed products. The recall also includes flavored toothpastes such as chocolate ice cream, cookies 'n cream and mint chocolate chip.
What toothpaste was recalled?
- Brush Buddies: Barbie, Bubble Gum Flavor
- Brush Buddies: Hot Wheels, Strawberry Flavor
- Brush Buddies: Crayola, Silly Scents, Bubble Gum Flavor
- Brush Buddies: Crayola, Silly Scents, Watermelon Flavor
- Brush Buddies: Crayola Silly Scents, Strawberry Flavor
- 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
USA TODAY contributed to this story.
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