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FDA Drug recall · Reported July 31, 2013

ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed By The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, UPC 0 41260 33606 5.

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia contaminans.

Recall #
D-812-2013
Affected scope
18,408 bottles
Initiated
July 18, 2013
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Vi-Jon, Inc. recalled ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (… - a low-severity action.

ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (… was recalled by Vi-Jon, Inc. in July 31, 2013. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample wa…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-812-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Vi-Jon, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample wa….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
July 31, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-812-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-812-2013) was formally reported on July 31, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 18, 2013. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Vi-Jon, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Smyrna, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 18,408 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia contaminans. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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 - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

18,408 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed By The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, UPC 0 41260 33606 5.

Reason for recall

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia contaminans.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-812-2013
Date reported July 31, 2013
Date initiated July 18, 2013
Recalling firm Vi-Jon, Inc.
Firm location Smyrna, TN
Affected scope 18,408 bottles
Distribution Nationwide

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?
ALCOHOL FREE ANTISEPTIC (cetylpyridinium chloride) Mouth Rinse, 0.07%, mint, 33.8 FL OZ (1 L) bottle, Distributed By The Kroger Co., Cincinnati, OH 45202, UPC 0 41260 33606 5.. Recalled by Vi-Jon, Inc.. Units affected: 18,408 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: This product is being recalled because a stability sample was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia contaminans.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on July 31, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-812-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-812-2013) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported July 31, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.