Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported November 14, 2018
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
Medline Industries Inc recalled SparkleFresh Fluoride Toothpaste, Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76%, a) 17 g tube (NDC 533… - a moderate-severity action.
SparkleFresh Fluoride Toothpaste, Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76%, a) 17 g tube (NDC 533… was recalled by Medline Industries Inc in November 14, 2018. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0247-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Medline Industries Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0247-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0247-2019) was formally reported on November 14, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 17, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Medline Industries Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Northfield, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 994,756 tubes.
The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 1,360 cosmetics & personal care recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
994,756 tubes
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
SparkleFresh Fluoride Toothpaste, Sodium Monofluorophosphate 0.76%, a) 17 g tube (NDC 53329-083-92, product number NONTP6I), b) 24 g tube (NDC 53329-083-93, product number NONTP85I), c) 42.5 g (NDC 53329-083-21, product number NONTP15I), d) 24 g tube (NDC 53329-081-93, product number DGN1000), Made in Malaysia for Medline Industries, Inc., Three Lakes Drive, Northfield, IL 60093 USA
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0247-2019 |
| Date reported | November 14, 2018 |
| Date initiated | September 17, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Medline Industries Inc |
| Firm location | Northfield, IL |
| Affected scope | 994,756 tubes |
| Distribution | Nationwide USA and Puerto Rico |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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