Keep your teeth clean, just not with these toothpastes. More than 4 million tubes have been recalled nationwide, including children's varieties featuring familiar characters such as Barbie and Hot Wheels.
Pritam International Private Limited initiated the voluntary recall on Sept. 10, according to an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the recall as Class II on Oct. 19. The recall affects multiple varieties of Brush Buddies children's toothpaste, as well as select Evo and ARU products. Because the products were distributed nationwide, Arizona consumers should check their bathroom cabinets to see whether they have an affected tube.
A Class II recall means using or being exposed to an affected product
could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The FDA says the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. The agency did not provide a reason for the toothpaste recall in the information cited in the report.
What toothpastes were recalled?
Here is the full list according to the FDA:
- 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.
For a full list of recalls, market withdrawals and safety alerts, check out the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s website.
What should you do if you have recalled toothpaste?
If you have one of the affected toothpastes, stop using it. Check the brand, variety, recall codes and expiration date to determine whether your product is included. Follow any consumer instructions issued by the FDA or manufacturer regarding next steps.
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This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: 4M tubes of toothpaste recalled. What Arizona shoppers should look for
