FDA·Medicines·February 4, 2026

Haleon recalls parodontax Active Gum Health mint mouthwash over missing or unreadable lot and expiration dates

Some 16.9 fl oz bottles of parodontax Active Gum Health mint mouthwash may have a lot number and expiration date that is missing or hard to read on the bottle.

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Recall details

Product
parodontax (cetylpyridinium chloride)ACTIVE GUM HEALTH, Mouthwash, Mint. Net Wt 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL), Distributed by Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC 0135-0651-02
Hazard
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for missing or illegible lot and expiration date coding on the bottles.
Units
84,764 bottles
Where sold
Nationwide in the USA
FDA classification
Class III · Ongoing
Classified by FDA
January 26, 2026
Recall started
December 26, 2025
FDA enforcement report
February 4, 2026
Identifiers
  • Codes: Lot #: 0665363, Exp 08/31/2027. Lot number and Exp Date may not appear on the 500 mL bottle.
  • FDA recall number: D-0297-2026

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Official notice

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Product
parodontax (cetylpyridinium chloride)ACTIVE GUM HEALTH, Mouthwash, Mint. Net Wt 16.9 FL OZ (500 mL), Distributed by Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059. NDC 0135-0651-02
Reason for recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for missing or illegible lot and expiration date coding on the bottles.
Classification
Class III (Ongoing)
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Quantity
84,764 bottles

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