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ModerateClass IIOngoing

FDA Drug recall · Reported September 7, 2022

Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE with CHARCOAL COOL MINT PASTE, Net Wt. 4.2 OZ. UPC 0 35000 97872 1. Dist. by: Colgate-Palmolive Company New York, NY 10022 U.S.A.

cGMP deviation: Product held outside of appropriate temperature storage conditions.

Recall #
D-1468-2022
Affected scope
840 packages
Initiated
August 10, 2022
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Family Dollar Stores, Llc. recalled Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE with CHARCOAL COOL MINT PASTE, Net Wt… - a moderate-severity action.

Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE with CHARCOAL COOL MINT PASTE, Net Wt… was recalled by Family Dollar Stores, Llc. in September 7, 2022. Reason: cGMP deviation: Product held outside of appropriate temperature storage conditions.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1468-2022 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Family Dollar Stores, Llc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-cGMP deviation: Product held outside of appropriate temperature storage conditions..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
September 7, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1468-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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.

Cosmetics & Personal Care recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 1,371 cosmetics & personal care recalls on record

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. 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.

Product description

Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE with CHARCOAL COOL MINT PASTE, Net Wt. 4.2 OZ. UPC 0 35000 97872 1. Dist. by: Colgate-Palmolive Company New York, NY 10022 U.S.A.

Reason for recall

cGMP deviation: Product held outside of appropriate temperature storage conditions.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Ongoing
Recall number D-1468-2022
Date reported September 7, 2022
Date initiated August 10, 2022
Recalling firm Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Firm location Chesapeake, VA
Affected scope 840 packages
Distribution Distributed Nationwide in the USA to the following States: AZ, CA, GA, ID, IN, MT, NM, NV, OR, TX, UT

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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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Colgate Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, OPTIC WHITE with CHARCOAL COOL MINT PASTE, Net Wt. 4.2 OZ. UPC 0 35000 97872 1. Dist. by: Colgate-Palmolive Company New York, NY 10022 U.S.A.. Recalled by Family Dollar Stores, Llc.. Units affected: 840 packages.
Why was this product recalled?
cGMP deviation: Product held outside of appropriate temperature storage conditions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on September 7, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-1468-2022.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Distributed Nationwide in the USA to the following States: AZ, CA, GA, ID, IN, MT, NM, NV, OR, TX, UT.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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