Over 4.3 Million Tubes of Toothpaste Recalled Nationwide | Check Your Bathroom Cabinets!

Heads up, parents! ⚠️ More than 4.3 million tubes of toothpaste have been recalled nationwide, including several popular children’s varieties featuring characters like Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola, and My Little Pony!

The FDA recall includes 17 different toothpaste products from Brush Buddies, evo, and ARU. The affected products were manufactured by Pritam International Private Limited and distributed in the United States by Ashtel Studios Inc. at retailers like Walmart and Dollar Tree.

The recall was issued due to manufacturing practices that did not meet FDA standards. Officials haven’t provided details about the specific issue, but the recall has been classified as Class II, meaning the products could cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, although the likelihood of serious health consequences is considered low.

Which toothpastes are being recalled?

The recall includes select lots of the following products:

• Brush Buddies Barbie Toothpaste – Bubble Gum
• Brush Buddies Hot Wheels Toothpaste – Strawberry
• Brush Buddies My Little Pony Toothpaste – Bubble Gum
• Brush Buddies Crayola Silly Scents Toothpaste – Bubble Gum, Watermelon, and Strawberry
• Brush Buddies Ice Cream Flavored Toothpaste – Vanilla, Chocolate, Mint Chocolate Chip, and Cookies ‘n Cream
• Brush Buddies Whitening Toothpaste – with Baking Soda
• BB Advanced Whitening Toothpaste – Peppermint
• BB Cavity Protection Toothpaste – Cool Mint
• evo Advanced Whitening Toothpaste – Peppermint
• evo Sensitive Toothpaste – Sweet Mint
• ARU Gum Health Toothpaste – Soothing Mint
• ARU Cavity Protection Toothpaste – Cool Mint

The affected products were distributed nationwide, and expiration dates range from November 2026 through June 2028.

Important: Not every tube of these toothpaste varieties is necessarily affected. Check the product’s lot number against the FDA’s full recall list here to see if yours is included.

What should you do if you have recalled toothpaste?

If you find one of the affected products in your home, stop using it immediately. Check the lot numbers and contact the retailer or manufacturer for instructions about returns or refunds.

Since several of these varieties are marketed toward children, it’s worth taking a quick look at the toothpaste your kiddos are using!

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