Key Takeaway
biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE Fresh Mint Original, a) 0.70 oz (19.8 g) tubes., (NDC 0135-0557-02) , b) 0.75 oz. (21.3 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0487-02), c) 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0 by GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare was recalled on July 15, 2015. The hazard: Presence of Foreign Substance: Fragments of wood found when the product was extruded onto a toothbrush.
biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE Fresh Mint Original, a) 0.70 oz (19.8 g) tubes., (NDC 0135-0557-02) , b) 0.75 oz. (21.3 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0487-02), c) 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0
Description
biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE Fresh Mint Original, a) 0.70 oz (19.8 g) tubes., (NDC 0135-0557-02) , b) 0.75 oz. (21.3 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0487-02), c) 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0557-01), d) 4.5 oz. (127.6 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0487-01), Manufactured by Oratech, South Jordan, UTAH 84095, Distributed by GlaxoSmithKline, Consumer Healthcare, L.P., Moon Township, PA 15108
Hazard / Reason
Presence of Foreign Substance: Fragments of wood found when the product was extruded onto a toothbrush.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
biotene Gentle Formula FLUORIDE TOOTHPASTE Fresh Mint Original, a) 0.70 oz (19.8 g) tubes., (NDC 0135-0557-02) , b) 0.75 oz. (21.3 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0487-02), c) 4.3 oz. (121.9 g) tubes, (NDC 0135-0
DrugsCompany Information
GlaxoSmithkline Consmer Healthcare
Moon Township, PA, United States
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Nationwide, Puerto Rico & Taiwan
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