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FDA Issues 17 Nationwide Toothpaste Recalls Affecting 4.3 Million Tubes

By Drooid · Oct 21, 2026, 3:17 AM UTC · How we work

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 17 voluntary nationwide toothpaste recalls.
The recalls cover 4,301,700 tubes, exceeding 4.3 million units.
Recalled items include Brush Buddies, evo and ARU in character-themed and ice-cream flavors such as Barbie and Hot Wheels.
Expiration dates on the recalled tubes range from November 2026 through June 2028.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II.

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Story summary

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 17 voluntary nationwide toothpaste recalls.
The recalls cover 4,301,700 tubes, exceeding 4.3 million units.
Recalled items include Brush Buddies, evo and ARU in character-themed and ice-cream flavors such as Barbie and Hot Wheels.
Expiration dates on the recalled tubes range from November 2026 through June 2028.
The FDA classified the recall as Class II.