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

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0297-2026) was formally reported on February 4, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 26, 2025. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Ongoing. Haleon US Holdings LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Warren, NJ. Federal records indicate 84,764 bottles units are affected.

The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: Potential for missing or illegible lot and expiration date coding on the bottles. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. Because this recall is recent, remedy windows and replacement inventory are most likely still actively available from the firm or retailer. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.