Colgate Periogard Chlorohex

Medicine recall

The presence of a microorganism Burkholderia cepacia has been found in one batch of Colgate Periogard Chlorohex Antiseptic Mouth Rinse on the market.

Published

24 September 2004

Level:	Consumer
Class:	II
Reference:	R2004/1223-5
Date agreed:	24 September 2004
Product:	AUST R 26774 Colgate Periogard Chlorohex Antiseptic Mouth Rinse AUST R 26783 Colgate Periogard Chlorohex Antiseptic Mouth Gel AUST R 26685 Colgate Periogard Chlorohex Forte Antiseptic Mouth Gel
Batch number:	All batches and all pack sizes
Sponsor:	Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd
Contact:	1800 636 551 Colgate-Palmolive
Reason:	The presence of a microorganism Burkholderia cepacia has been found in one batch of Colgate Periogard Chlorohex Antiseptic Mouth Rinse on the market. Under certain circumstances, this microorganism may be harmful to individuals with compromised health.

Recall letters will be dispatched from today 24 September 2004. Recall notices will appear in selected newspapers across Australia early next week.

Classification system

Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.

Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.

Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.

Class I and II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.

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