PRA number
2011/12894
Published date
Product description
Alcohol-free chlorhexidine gluconate 2 mg/mL mouthwash
Reasons the product is recalled
Some samples of the product have been found to contain bacterial contamination.
The hazards to consumers
Bacterial contamination that is unlikely to harm healthy people, but may present a risk of chest infection to those with lowered immunity or long-term lung problems such as cystic fibrosis.
What consumers should do
As a precaution, consumers should stop using this product.
Consumers should contact Colgate's Consumer Information Service on 1800 636 551 or at www.colgate.com.au or by sending an email to the following address to arrange the return of the product and a refund: emailing consumers_aunz@colpal.com
If consumers have any concerns about their health after using this product, they should contact their health practitioner.
For further information visit the Therapeutic Goods Administration website.
Consumers should contact Colgate's Consumer Information Service on 1800 636 551 or at www.colgate.com.au or by sending an email to the following address to arrange the return of the product and a refund: emailing consumers_aunz@colpal.com
If consumers have any concerns about their health after using this product, they should contact their health practitioner.
For further information visit the Therapeutic Goods Administration website.
Supplier
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.