A federal agency said Thursday that a mouthwash sold across the United States is being recalled for a possible child poisoning risk due to the packaging.
“The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children,” it said.
About 102,000 units are now under the recall, said the agency, and it involves the mouthwash in wintermint and eucalyptus mint flavors. The bottles are dark brown with a white lid, and they have a pink and white label on the front with the Heritage Store logo, product, and favor.
Retailers like Amazon, HeritageStore, iHerb, Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Mom’s Organic Market, New Season’s Market Mother’s Market & Kitchen, and other stores sold the product from October 2010 to December 2020.
It’s not clear if any adverse events were reported in connection to the recalled product.
But the federal agency said that consumers should contact Nutraceutical Corporation for a full refund or ask for a free replacement product, including shipping, while Nutraceutical is contacting all known purchasers. Consumers are also asked to dispose of the mouthwash, said the CPSC.
The federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act, or PPPA, mandates that products containing specific amounts of ethanol, the same type of alcohol found in wines, beer, and liquor, have packaging to prevent child access.
Other Recalls
This month, Nordic Naturals, a California-based company, confirmed that it is voluntarily recalling a vitamin D3 liquid product for infants due to high levels of the vitamin.The company is recalling one lot of Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid in 0.76 fluid ounce bottles, blaming the issue on a “manufacturing error” that caused “an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose.”
Prolonged use of elevated or super dosages of vitamin D3 can lead to high vitamin D levels, which health officials say can lead to nausea, vomiting, weakness, frequent urination, and a buildup of calcium in the blood. Prolonged high dosages can also lead to kidney problems, kidney stones, and bone pain.
And this week, Toyota said it is recalling about 381,000 Tacoma midsize pickup trucks in the United States because a part can separate from the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall covers certain trucks from the 2022 and 2023 model years. Toyota said in a statement Tuesday that welding debris left on the ends of the axles can cause some nuts to loosen over time and eventually fall off. That can cause the part to separate from the axle, which can affect stability and brake performance.
