84,000 Bottles of Mouthwash Recalled. Is Yours One of Them?
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Lisa MulcahyFebruary 6, 2026 at 3:42 AM
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has recalled over 84,000 bottles of Parodontax mouthwash.
The reasoning for the recall is missing or illegible details that should appear clearly on the product label.
Recalled bottles of the mouthwash have lot code “0665363” and an expiration date “08/31/2027,” if these details are indeed visible.
If you use expired mouthwash, it could expose you to health risks.
Check that mouthwash label before your next swish. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an active nationwide recall for approximately 84,764 bottles of Parodontax mouthwash.
The reason for the recall is that key details are missing from some of these bottles’ labels. The specific product that’s impacted is the 16.9-ounce size (500 ml) of Parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash, in standard mint flavor. Each bottle of this mouthwash should have the visible lot code “0665363” and an expiration date “08/31/2027” printed on the bottle. The problem, though, is that recalled mouthwash may have missing or illegible code information or date details on the label.
The FDA has designated this recall as Class III, which means that If you use the mouthwash after its expiration date, it could make you sick. However, the FDA defines a Class III recall as “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.” This is the FDA’s least dangerous recall classification.
What should you do if you have a recalled bottle of mouthwash?
Even if the risks may be low, you don’t want to take any chances. If your Parodontax Active Gum Health Mouthwash has an illegible lot code or date on the bottle or the lot code and/or date is visible but confirms it's part of the affected batch, avoid using the product. Contact the store or website where you purchased it and ask for a refund or replacement item with different lot code and expiration date info clearly printed on the label. If you have used the mouthwash already and feel sick in any way, it’s a good idea to check in with your doctor about any symptoms you have, just to play it safe.
Have any further questions about this recall? Call the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
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