The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1671-2012·Announced 2012-09-05

Oasis Age Essential Mouthwash Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Natural Essentials Inc is recalling specific lots of Oasis Age Essential Mouthwash due to contamination with Burkholderia cepacia.

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: The agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination.

Plain-English summary

Natural Essentials Inc is recalling 11,058 bottles of Oasis Age Essential (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouthwash, 0.06%, 473 mL (16 fl oz). The recall involves product lots 11741, 11842, and 11851, which have an expiration date of 05/14. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because three product lots were found to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. This is a non-sterile product recall involving microbial contamination.

Consumers should check their bottles for the specific lot numbers and expiration date listed above. If they possess the affected product, they should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Oasis Age Essential (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouthwash, 0.06%, 473 mL (16 fl oz) bottle, Oasis Consumer Healthcare LLC, 812 Huron Road, Cleveland, Ohio 44115, UPC 8 51076 00300 2.
Manufacturer
Natural Essentials Inc
Category
Drug — Oral Care
Hazard
Affected units
11,058

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 (4)

  • Lot #: 11741
  • 11842
  • 11851
  • Exp 05/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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