The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1467-2022·Announced 2022-09-07

Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste recalled for improper storage conditions

Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste OPTIC WHITE ADVANCED ICY FRESH is recalled due to improper temperature storage during manufacturing. Approximately 1,680 packages distributed across 11 U.S. states are affected.

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 a Class II drug recall involving a manufacturing compliance violation (improper temperature storage) with no reported illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The storage deviation represents a precautionary issue typical of voluntary recalls for manufacturing compliance matters.

Plain-English summary

Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE ADVANCED ICY FRESH (3.2 oz, UPC 0 35000 97159 3) is being recalled due to a current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviation.

The product was held outside of appropriate temperature storage conditions. This compliance issue may affect product quality and integrity during manufacturing or distribution.

Approximately 1,680 packages with SKU 999749 were distributed through Family Dollar retail stores in Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. For questions or to report adverse effects, contact Family Dollar Stores, LLC or Colgate-Palmolive Company.

The recalled product

Product
Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE ADVANCED ICY FRESH, Net Wt. 3.2 OZ. (90 g) UPC 0 35000 97159 3. Dist. by: Colgate-Palmolive Company New York, NY 10022 U.S.A.
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • temperature-control

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 (11)

  • SKUs 999749 distributed to Family Dollar retail stores in AZ
  • CA
  • GA
  • ID
  • IN
  • MT
  • NM
  • NV
  • OR
  • TX
  • UT

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.