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| Level: | Consumer |
|---|---|
| Class: | II |
| Reference: | RC-2011-RN-01076-3 |
| Date agreed: | 02 November 2011 |
| Product: | Savacol Antiseptic Mouth & Throat Rinse Alcohol Free chlorhexidine gluconate 2 mg/mL mouthwash bottle, manufactured by Gaba International AG Active, Switzerland. (Multiple batch numbers affected) |
| ARTG number: | 159649 |
| Batch number: | All batches within expiry. |
| Sponsor: | Colgate-Palmolive Pty Ltd |
| Contact: | Colgate's Consumer Information Service on 1800 636 551. |
| Reason: | The manufacturer detected microbial contamination of the product after an overseas report of a visual abnormality of the product. |
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 & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.