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Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473 mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL) NDC 52376-021-04, Sunstar Americas, Inc.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: October 27, 2020 Sunstar Americas Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: a) C170FY, C170FZ, C170GA, C170GB, C170GC, C177GP, C177GQ, C177GR, Exp 6/30/2022; C191KS, C191KT, C191KU, C191KW, C191KX, C191KY, C198LJ, C198LK, C198LL, C198LM, C205BH, C205BJ, C205BK, C205BL, C205BM, C205BN, Exp 7/31/2022; C219DK, C219DL, C219DM, C219DN, C219DP, C219DQ, C219DR, C219DS, Exp 8/31/2022; C240GM, C240GP, C240GQ, C240GR, Exp 9/30/2022; b) C191KR, Exp 7/31/2020
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Microbial Contamination of Non-sterile Products: contamination with Burkholderia lata.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
completed

Product Information

Full Description:

Paroex (chlorhexidine gluconate) Oral Rinse, USP 0.12%, Alcohol Free, Rx only, packaged in: a) 1 pint (473 mL) NDC 52376-021-02; b) 4 fl oz (118 mL) NDC 52376-021-04, Sunstar Americas, Inc.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: a) C170FY, C170FZ, C170GA, C170GB, C170GC, C177GP, C177GQ, C177GR, Exp 6/30/2022; C191KS, C191KT, C191KU, C191KW, C191KX, C191KY, C198LJ, C198LK, C198LL, C198LM, C205BH, C205BJ, C205BK, C205BL, C205BM, C205BN, Exp 7/31/2022; C219DK, C219DL, C219DM, C219DN, C219DP, C219DQ, C219DR, C219DS, Exp 8/31/2022; C240GM, C240GP, C240GQ, C240GR, Exp 9/30/2022; b) C191KR, Exp 7/31/2020

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0103-2021

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