StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Spray and Rinse Recalled for Bacterial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 17, 2024

Summary

Homeocare Laboratories, Inc. is recalling StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Spray (unflavored) and StellaLife ADVANCED FORMULA Peppermint Oral Care Rinse due to potential bacterial contamination. This recall affects 62,921 units of product because they may contain multiple Bacillus species or Terribacillus species organisms. Consumers using these products could face serious health risks from infection.

Risk

The presence of Bacillus and Terribacillus bacteria in these oral care products can cause serious infections, particularly for people with weakened immune systems or those using the products on sensitive oral tissues or surgical sites.

What You Should Do

This recall affects StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Spray (Unflavored, 1 fl oz) and StellaLife ADVANCED FORMULA Peppermint Oral Care Rinse (16 fl oz) with specific expiration dates.
Identify your product by checking the lot number and NDC code on the bottle. The recalled spray has lot number 2552 (NDC 69685-121-01) and the rinse has lot number 2550 (NDC 69685-143-16). Both have an expiration date of 02/28/2026.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Spray, Unflavored (1 fl oz / 30 ml)

Variants: Unflavored, Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

Lot Numbers:

2552 (Exp 02-28-2026)

NDC:

69685-121-01

Recall #: D-0609-2024

Product: StellaLife ADVANCED FORMULA Peppermint, VEGA Oral Care Rinse (16 fl oz / 473 ml)

Variants: Peppermint, Rinse, 16 fl oz (473 ml)

Lot Numbers:

2550 (Exp 02-28-2026)

NDC:

69685-143-16

Recall #: D-0610-2024

Product Images

StellaLife VEGA Oral Care, Spray Unflavored , Lot 2552, Exp 02/26

StellaLife Advanced Formula Peppermint VEGA Oral Care Rinse, Lot 2550, Exp 02/26

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 94782

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Homeocare Laboratories, Inc.

Sold By: Physician offices

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (31,811 x 1 fl. oz. spray bottle; 31,110 x 16 fl. oz. bottle)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Spray (Unflavored, 1 fl oz) and StellaLife ADVANCED FORMULA Peppermint Oral Care Rinse (16 fl oz) with specific expiration dates.

Identify your product by checking the lot number and NDC code on the bottle. The recalled spray has lot number 2552 (NDC 69685-121-01) and the rinse has lot number 2550 (NDC 69685-143-16). Both have an expiration date of 02/28/2026.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Spray, Unflavored (1 fl oz / 30 ml)

Variants: Unflavored, Spray, 1 fl oz (30 ml)

Lot Numbers:

2552 (Exp 02-28-2026)

NDC:

69685-121-01

Recall #: D-0609-2024

Product: StellaLife ADVANCED FORMULA Peppermint, VEGA Oral Care Rinse (16 fl oz / 473 ml)

Variants: Peppermint, Rinse, 16 fl oz (473 ml)

Lot Numbers:

2550 (Exp 02-28-2026)

NDC:

69685-143-16

Recall #: D-0610-2024