The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1173-2023·Announced 2023-09-27

Kroger Mint Burst Antiseptic Mouth Rinse recalled for undeclared excipients

Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling 245,904 bottles of Kroger Mint Burst Antiseptic Mouth Rinse due to incorrect or undeclared excipients. The product was distributed through a single distributor with seven distribution centers.

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: This is an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Undeclared or incorrect excipients represent a labeling compliance issue rather than a documented safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

Kroger Mint Burst Antiseptic Mouth Rinse is being recalled due to incorrect or undeclared excipients. The affected product is a 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL) antiseptic mouth rinse with UPC 011110380807, manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC and distributed by The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.

The recall affects approximately 245,904 bottles. Affected lot numbers include 0589344, 0589626, and 0589678 (expiration 01/02/2025), 0594596 (expiration 03/08/2025), 0595970 (expiration 04/13/2025), 0597832 (expiration 04/30/2025), 0601219 (expiration 06/26/2025), 0601488 (expiration 05/16/2025), and 0604129 (expiration 07/18/2025). The product was distributed through a single distributor operating seven distribution centers and was not sold to federal, state, or local agencies or school lunch programs.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact their retailer or the manufacturer for instructions on returning or discarding the product.

The recalled product

Product
Kroger Mint Burst ANTISEPTIC MOUTH RINSE ANTIGINGIVITIS/ANTIPLAQUE (Eucalyptol 0.092%, menthol 0.042%, Methyl salicylate 0.06%, thymol 0.064%), packaged in 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL) bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY THEKROGER CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202, UPC 011110380807
Manufacturer
Vi-Jon, LLC
Category
Drug — Oral Care
Hazard
  • undeclared-excipients

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 (16)

  • Lot #: 0589344
  • 0589626
  • 0589678
  • Exp. Date 01/02/2025
  • 0594596
  • Exp. Date 03/08/2025
  • 0595970
  • Exp. Date 04/13/2025
  • 0597832
  • Exp. Date 04/30/2025
  • 0601219
  • Exp. Date 06/26/2025
  • 0601488
  • Exp. Date 05/16/2025
  • 0604129
  • Exp. Date 07/18/2025.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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