From CPSC
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Feb. 29 that Heritage Store's hydrogen peroxide mouthwash was being recalled due to a lack of child-safe packaging for ethanol-containing products.
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A brand of hydrogen peroxide mouthwash is being recalled nationwide due to a potential risk of poisoning to children.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Feb. 29 that Heritage Store's hydrogen peroxide mouthwash was being recalled due to a lack of child-resistant packaging required for products containing a certain concentration of ethanol.
The CPSC said consumers should immediately keep the mouthwash out of the reach and sight of children. Nutraceutical Corporation, the Utah-based manufacturer of the mouthwash, is contacting all known customers and offering refunds or replacements.
The recalled flavors include eucalyptus mint and winter mint, which are sold in brown bottles with a white top. The bottles have a pink and white label with the Heritage Store logo, product name and flavor. All bottles are being recalled.
The mouthwash was sold at stores such as Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Mom's Organic Market, New Season's Market and Mother's Market & Kitchen. From October 2010 to December 2023, it was also sold online through platforms such as Amazon, iHerb and HeritageStore.com.
The recall affects 102,100 bottles of mouthwash. No mouthwash-related injuries were reported.
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act stipulates that products with a certain concentration of ethanol must have child-resistant packaging.
Symptoms of ethanol poisoning include vomiting, nausea, slow breathing, and drowsiness.
If you have questions about poisoning or need emergency help, call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222 or visit Poison.org for additional resources.