GSK Recalls Parodontax Toothpaste Due to Possible Metal Presence
GSK Consumer Healthcare is recalling 15,708 tubes of Parodontax Whitening toothpaste due to the possibility of metal in the product.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is 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.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate risk of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a potential foreign substance (metal) without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
GSK Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling 15,708 tubes of Parodontax Whitening (Stannous Fluoride) Daily Fluoride Anticavity and Antigingivitis Toothpaste. The product is a 3.4 OZ (96.4 g) tube with NDC 0135-0601-01. The recall is being conducted due to the possibility of the presence of metal in the product.
The affected product is identified by lot code G7E101 and expiration date 04/19. The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The product was distributed nationwide in the USA.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact GSK Consumer Healthcare for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- PARODONTAX (STANNOUS FLUORIDE)
- Brand
- PARODONTAX
- Manufacturer
- GSK Consumer Healthcare
- Category
- Drug — Oral Care
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 15,708
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)
- G7E101
- Exp 04/19
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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