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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Personal Care & Cosmetics/Oral Care

Equate Tartar Control Plus Antiseptic Mouthwash Recalled for Potency Issues

Agency Publication Date: May 27, 2022
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Summary

Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling 75,064 bottles of Equate Tartar Control Plus Antiseptic Mouthwash (Blue Mint flavor) because the product was found to be superpotent, containing levels of active ingredients that exceed specifications. The recall was initiated after a consumer complained about the mouthwash having a milky blue appearance and unusual consistency. This product was sold nationwide at Walmart stores in 1.5-liter bottles.

Risk

The product contains higher-than-intended concentrations of four active ingredients (Eucalyptol, Menthol, Methyl salicylate, and Thymol), which may lead to unexpected side effects or localized irritation. No injuries or adverse incidents have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. The recalled product is Equate Tartar Control Plus Antiseptic Mouthwash (Blue Mint) sold in 1.5 Liter (50.7 FL OZ) bottles with UPC 6 81131 14800 9.
  2. Check your bottle for lot numbers 0559696 or 0563041 with an expiration date of 02/2024.
  3. 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.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 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
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธ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: Equate Tartar Control Plus Antiseptic Mouthwash (1.5 Liter / 50.7 FL OZ)
Variants: Blue Mint, Antigingivitis/Antiplaque
UPC Codes:
681131148009
Lot Numbers:
0559696 (Exp. 02/2024)
0563041 (Exp. 02/2024)

Recalled due to superpotency (out of specification) for Eucalyptol 0.092%, Menthol 0.042%, Methyl salicylate 0.060%, and Thymol 0.064%.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90128
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vi-Jon, LLC
Sold By: Walmart
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 75,064 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES ยท Raw API Response

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