The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-1425-2012·Announced 2012-08-01

Grandpa Brands Recalls Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum

Grandpa Brands Co is recalling Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum due to superpotent benzocaine levels. Consumers should stop using the product.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a superpotent drug product, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant potential harm.

Plain-English summary

Grandpa Brands Co is recalling Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, manufactured by C.S. Dent & Co. in Erlanger, KY. The recall involves specific lots of the product, identified as Lot #C2501 and Lot #B2111. The product is a 1 g box of gum containing 20% benzocaine.

The recall was initiated because the product is superpotent, meaning it contains higher levels of the active ingredient benzocaine than intended. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic used to relieve toothache pain. The distribution of the affected product was nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum from the affected lots should stop using the product immediately. They should check their boxes for the lot numbers C2501 or B2111. If the product matches these lots, consumers should dispose of it or contact the recalling firm for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, (benzocaine 20%), Net Wt. .035 Oz.. (1 g) box, C.S. Dent & Co., Erlanger, KY
Manufacturer
Grandpa Brands Co
Category
Drug — OTC Analgesic
Hazard

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 (1)

  • Lot #s C2501 & B2111

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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