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A POPULAR toothpaste has been recalled following an apparent mix-up on the item’s label.
More than 40,000 units of the bathroom product has been impacted by the recall.
And, the product – Sensodyne Pronamel Active Shield toothpaste for sensitive teeth – was recalled after it was distributed across the country.
Officials at the Food and Drug Administration explained that a labeling mix-up was behind the recall.
The outer carton of the tube was labeled fresh mint, but the tube itself is described as cool mint/whitening.
But, the toothpaste’s flavor is fresh mint.
Sensodyne Pronamel products are sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target and Kroger.
The recalled toothpaste has an expiry date of August 31, 2027.
The recall has been classified as Class III by FDA chiefs.
This is the lowest level of recall under the agency’s tiered system.
It means that customers who use the recalled product are less likely to experience serious health effects.
This is different from a Class I or Class II recall.
Recalls that are classified as Class I are reserved for items that could cause serious health effects or even death when consumed.
It comes after safety chiefs have recalled a children’s toy over fears it could be a choking hazard.
The recalled toy is a game where children must throw balls into a hoop.
But, the item was recalled because it posed a risk of serious injuries or death.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
Meanwhile, batches of frozen shrimp that could be radioactive were recalled as a precaution.
FDA officials urged shoppers who bought the item not to eat it.
Investigators feared batches contained the isotope Cesium-137, which can cause burns or acute radiation sickness.
A recall for a type of cheese was also issued over fears it could contain listeria bacteria.
Listeria is particularly harmful to pregnant women and newborn babies, according to health chiefs.
Some of the symptoms of a listeria infection include fever and headaches.
But, health chiefs have also warned of the risk of contracting intestinal illnesses.
Common symptoms include diarrhea and vomiting.
