Nationwide Recall of Oral Products Issued Due to Potentially Fatal Microbial Contamination

Published on June 7, 2024

Homeopathic products manufacturer HomeoCare Laboratories Inc. is recalling some of its oral care products due to microbial contamination that could potentially lead to fatal outcomes in individuals with oral diseases or compromised immune systems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the New York-headquartered company’s recall, which is being performed at the consumer level, in a June 5 notice. According to the FDA notice, two batches of Homeopathic StellaLife Oral Care Products, both manufactured in 2024, are affected by the notice: StellaLife Advanced Formula Peppermint Vega Oral Care Rinse and StellaLife Vega Oral Spray, Unflavored. The StellaLife Advanced Formula Peppermint Vega Oral Care Rinse has a lot number of 2550, a national drug code (NDC) of 69685-143-16, and an expiration date of 02-2026....

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