FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-0297-2026

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

Brand name
Parodontax
Generic name
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Active ingredient
Cetylpyridinium Chloride
Route
Oral
NDCs
0135-0650, 0135-0651
FDA application
M022
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 0665363, Exp 08/31/2027. Lot number and Exp Date may not appear on the 500 mL bottle.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for missing or illegible lot and expiration date coding on the bottles.

Recalling firm

Firm
Haleon US Holdings LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
184 Liberty Corner Rd Ste 200, N/A, Warren, New Jersey 07059-6870

Distribution

Quantity
84,764 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-12-26
FDA classified
2026-01-26
Posted by FDA
2026-02-04
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0297-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class III recall: Parodontax · FDA Drug Recalls