Hydrox Labs Recalls Cardinal Health Alcohol-Free Mouthwash

Jenny Albano

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Hydrox Labs, in conjunction with the FDA, is recalling Cardinal Health alcohol-free mouthwash  because it has been tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia).  The CDC has confirmed one illness associated with the use of the mouthwash.

This mouthwash was distributed to hospitals, medical centers, and long term care facilities nationwide.  The recall includes 4 oz. bottles of the Cardinal Health alcohol-free mouthwash with a reorder number of AG-210 and a lot number 26228 which us located on the side of the bottle.  The recalled mouthwash can also be found in some Personal Hygiene Hospital Admission Kits.

B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people.  However, people who have certain health problems such as weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis (CF), may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia.  B. cepacia is a known cause of infections in hospitalized patients.  B. cepacia bacteria are often resistant to common antibiotics.  The effects of B. cepacia on people vary widely, ranging from no symptoms at all, to serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with CF.

Cardinal Health is notifying their customers via overnight mail of the recall and is arranging for all of the mouthwash to be returned for credit.