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.
- Category
- Drug — Oral Rinse
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.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Homeocare Laboratories, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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