Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1708-2012 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Ultradent Products, Inc. |
| Report date | Jul 11, 2012 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 18, 2012 |
| Quantity | 17, 889 cartons |
| Location | South Jordan, UT, United States |
Official product description
Cinnamon Xylishield xylitol gum, net wt 84 g, Ultradent Products, South jordan, UT 84095 60 pieces of gum per pack. Packaging is red, white, and black with black, red and white print writing. The product is advertised for use in fighting against tooth decay. Part number 8419.
Why the product was recalled
Ultradent is recalling 36 lots of cinnamon flavored Xylishield gum sold in cartons containing 60 individual pieces as well as within the Xylishield dental care kit due to the omission of the major allergen Soy as a sub-ingredient in the ingredients statement.
Distribution information
Global distribution including USA (nationally), Albania, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Costa Rica, Georgia, India, Malaysia, Nepal, Paraguay, Syria, Taiwan.
How to read the classification
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Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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