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Oral-B Anti-Bacterial with Fluoride Alcohol Free
- Starting date:
- July 13, 2011
- Posting date:
- August 8, 2011
- Type of communication:
- Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type I
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-2011A145
Reason
Product produced at P&G's Retycol Contract Manufacturing facility may significantly exceed microbiological specification for total plate count. The microbiological specification has not been confirmed for the Canadian Products at this time. However, it has been confirmed and typed for some product lots, also produced at Retycol CM, which were destined for other countries and has been reported to be a gram negative organism (Burkholderia anthina).
Depth of distribution
The products were distributed nationally in Canada. They were distributed to wholesalers, retailers and distributors. They are available for sale in pharmacies, food and general merchandise retailers. The products are also distributed to dental professionals through distributors.
Affected products
Oral-B Anti-Bacterial with Fluoride Alcohol Free
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02130823
Dosage form
Mouthwash / Gargle
Strength
0.05%
Lot or serial number
>150 Lot Numbers Contact Manufacturer
Companies
- Recalling Firm
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Procter & Gamble Inc. 4711 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K8
- Marketing Authorization Holder
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Procter & Gamble Inc. 4711 Yonge Street Toronto, Ontario M2N 6K8