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Nutraceutical Recalls Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash Due to Risk of Poisoning; Violation of Child Resistant Packaging Requirement

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Recall Date: February 29, 2024

Recall number: 24-142

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash

Hazard: The recalled mouthwash contains ethanol in a concentration which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy: Refund

Consumer Contact: Nutraceutical at 800-227-6063 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at info@nutracorp.com, or online at https://heritagestore.com/pages/recallwww.betterbeing.com/recall or www.Nutraceutical.com and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom right of the page for more information.

Pictures available here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/Nutraceutical-Recalls-Heritage-Store-Hydrogen-Peroxide-Mouthwash-Due-to-Risk-of-Poisoning-Violation-of-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement

Recall Details

Units: About 102,100

Description: This recall involves Heritage Store Hydrogen Peroxide Mouthwash in Wintermint and Eucalyptus Mint flavors. The bottles are a dark opaque brown with a white lid. The pink and white label on the front of the bottles displays the Heritage Store logo, product name and flavor. All lots are included in the recall.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled mouthwash in a safe location out of reach and sight of children, and contact Nutraceutical Corporation for a full refund or free replacement product, including shipping, depending on availability. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the product. Nutraceutical is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Whole Foods, Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, Mom’s Organic Market, New Season’s Market and Mother’s Market & Kitchen, and other stores nationwide and online at Amazon, iHerb, HeritageStore.com and other websites from October 2010 through December 2023 for about $10.50.

Manufacturer(s): Nutraceutical Corporation, of Salt Lake City, Utah

Manufactured In: United States

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Author: Marianne Halterman

Marianne is a member of the SafeKids Coalition of the Central Shenandoah Valley.

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