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Mouthwash recall - possible chest infections!!!!

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Eek, I've just seen this on another forum - various mouthwash contaminated with microbes that may exasperate existing lung conditions or cause chest infections.

Article: dailymail.co.uk/news/articl...

And the list/statement...

All dental mouthwash products manufactured by Robert McBride Ltd

All date codes

Dentimint Kids Fluoride Mouthwash Soft Mint 300ml

Dentimint Fluoride Mouthwash Mild Mint 300ml, 600ml

Dentimint Fluoride Fresh Mint 300ml, 600ml

Asda Essential Care Totalcare Sensitive Mouthwash 500ml

Asda Essential Care Cool Mint 500ml

Asda Great Stuff Big Teeth Mouthwash Soft Mint 300ml

Asda Smart Price Mouthwash 600ml

Dentyl pH Exhilaration Icy Fresh Cherry Triple Defence Mouthwash 250ml, 500ml

Dentyl pH Refreshing Clove Visibly Active Mouthwash 150ml, 250ml, 500ml

Dentyl pH Exhilaration Icy Fresh Mint Triple Defence Mouthwash 250ml, 500ml

Dentyl pH Smooth Mint Visibly Active Mouthwash 150ml, 250ml, 500ml

Morrisons Kids Mouthwash Soft Mint 300ml

Morrisons Ultra Care Mouthwash Sensitive 500ml

Morrisons Value Mouthwash 600ml

Superdrug Sensitive Totalcare Soft Mint Mouthwash 500ml

Tesco Totalcare Mouthwash Kid's Cool Mint 300ml

Tesco Value Mouthwash 600ml

Our routine safety testing has identified a microbiological problem. As a precaution, customers are advised not to use the product and return it to the store where purchased for a full refund.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and assure, all customers of continued commitment to the highest standards of product safety and quality.

Robert McBride Ltd Middleton Way Middleton Manchester M24 4DP

Helpline No. 0800 917 1187

(Apologies if this is already posted, couldn't find it on the search)

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that could explain a lot thanks for the info had several chest infections recently so definatly worth investigating that as i regularly use several of the mouthwashs listed!

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