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More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste recalled nationwide
Pritam International recalled more than 4 million toothpaste tubes sold across the United States.
The recall covers Brush Buddies children's toothpaste, including character-themed and ice cream-flavored varieties, as well as evo and ARU products marketed to adults.
The recalled brands include Brush Buddies, evo and ARU, with products for whitening, sensitivity, gum health and cavity protection among those listed.
The company began the voluntary recalls on Sept.
10, and the FDA classified them as Class II recalls, meaning possible health effects are generally temporary or medically reversible, while serious harm is considered unlikely.
Officials have not said exactly what the problem was; one account cited deviations from current good manufacturing practices.
The FDA lists codes and expiration dates for affected products in its enforcement records, and consumers can check those details to see whether a tube is included.
More than 4.3 million tubes of toothpaste were recalled nationwide, including children’s products.
The recalls cover Brush Buddies, evo and ARU toothpaste products.
Pritam International Private Limited initiated the recalls on Sept. 10, according to federal records.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning serious health consequences are considered remote.
KCRA reported that the recalls cited manufacturing practice deviations, while USA Today said the FDA did not give a reason.
- Who
- Pritam International Private Limited initiated the recalls; the products were distributed by Ashtel Studios Inc.
- What
- More than 4.3 million tubes of Brush Buddies, evo and ARU toothpaste were recalled.
- When
- The recalls were initiated on Sept. 10. The FDA classified them as Class II on Oct. 19.
- Where
- Nationwide in the United States.
- Why
- KCRA reported that the recalls cited current good manufacturing practice deviations. USA Today said the FDA did not give a reason.
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Pritam International Private Limited initiated the recalls, according to federal records.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II.
- Quantity
- 4,301,700 tubes
- Products
- Brush Buddies, evo and ARU toothpaste
- Recall initiator
- Pritam International Private Limited
- Distributor
- Ashtel Studios Inc. of Ontario, California
- Expiration dates
- November 2026 through June 2028
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current good manufacturing practice deviations
a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.