The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-0521-2017·Announced 2017-03-22

PreviDent Toothpaste Recalled for Incorrect Rear Panel Labeling

Colgate is recalling 14,656 bottles of PreviDent 5000 toothpaste because the rear panel is incorrectly labeled with text from a different product.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and the issue is a cosmetic labeling error.

Plain-English summary

Colgate Palmolive Co is recalling 14,656 bottles of PreviDent 5000 ppm, DRY MOUTH, 1.1% Sodium Fluoride, PRESCRIPTION STRENGTH TOOTHPASTE, SLS Free Formula, SOOTHING MINT, 3.4 FL OZ (100 mL). The recall is due to a labeling error where the rear panel is incorrectly labeled with the PreviDent 5000 Enamel Protect rear panel.

The affected product is identified by NDC 0126-0016-61 and UPC 3834110622. The specific lot numbers involved are 6350US561G, 6350US562G, 6351US561G, and 6351US562G. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers should check their toothpaste bottles for the affected lot numbers and NDC/UPC codes. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact Colgate for a refund or replacement. This is a Class III recall, indicating the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
PREVIDENT (SODIUM FLUORIDE)
Brand
PREVIDENT
Affected units
14,656

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lots: 6350US561G
  • 6350US562G
  • 6351US561G
  • 6351US562G

UPCs (1)

  • 0301260016610

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.