The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0610-2024·Announced 2024-07-24

OTC Oral Care Rinse Recalled Due to Microbial Contamination

StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Peppermint rinse is recalled nationwide due to microbial contamination with Terribacillus species. The affected product was distributed to 60 physician offices.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, hospitalizations, or injuries. Terribacillus species is not listed among high-risk pathogens, making this a low-risk contamination scenario consistent with precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

StellaLife VEGA Oral Care Peppermint, a 16 fl oz (473 ml) oral rinse distributed by StellaLife, is being recalled by Homeocare Laboratories, Inc.

The recall was initiated due to the presence of Terribacillus species organism in the product, representing microbial contamination of a non-sterile product.

The affected product carries Lot #2550 with an expiration date of 02-28-2026 (NDC 69685-143-16). A total of 31,110 units were distributed nationwide to 60 physician offices. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this product.

The recalled product

Product
STELLALIFE VEGA ORAL CARE PEPPERMINT (AZADIRACHTA INDICA, CALENDULA, ECHINACEA PURPUREA, PLANTAGO MAJOR)
Brand
STELLALIFE VEGA ORAL CARE PEPPERMINT
Manufacturer
Homeocare Laboratories, Inc.
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination
  • terribacillus

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 (2)

  • Lot # 2550
  • exp. date 02-28-2026

UPCs (1)

  • 0867575000404

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.