Colgate Savacol recall
November 4, 2011
ALL BATCHES of Savacol
Antiseptic Mouth & Throat Rinse
alcohol-free mouthwash are being
recalled, because some samples of
the product have been found to
contain bacterial contamination.
The recall applies to the alcoholfree
chlorhexidine gluconate 2mg/
mL products labelled AUST R:
159649, with the TGA advising that
contaminated bottles can be
identified by changed colours, the
appearance of white flecks, altered
smell and a different taste.
“All bottles should be returned to
Colgate-Palmolive no matter how
the product appears,” the TGA said,
adding that while the bacterial
contamination is unlikely to harm
healthy people, those with lowered
immunity or lung conditions such
as cystic fibrosis may be at risk of
chest infection.
Supply of the product will now
cease until the cause of the
problem is resolved and steps taken
to prevent a recurrence, with no
other items in the Savacol range
affected by the recall.
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