READ THIS: Listerine Recall

Johnson & Johnson recalled a recently launched Listerine plaque-detecting rinse marketed primarily for use by children after testing revealed contamination by microorganisms.

Johnson & Johnson is saying at this point there have been no cases of illness reported but that you should discontinue use of this product immediately. Listerine Agent Cool Blue, released in 2006, has a problem with the preservative system it uses. Over 4 million bottles of this product are included in the recall. The company also has confirmed that no other Listerine products are affected by this recall.

Read the Fox News story HERE. The official press release from Johnson & Johnson can be viewed HERE.

Recently pet food, now mouth wash! Although not the same problem, thank goodness, it does go to show that we really need to stay aware of what is going on. We get so comfortable day to day and tend to forget that not everything is safe. It does look like Johnson & Johnson did the right thing in policing itself though. Make sure you read the press release for the details, the mouth wash was Not contaminated, it just appears that the preservative used in the product is insufficient in fighting off bacteria that can build up in the bottle over time. Makes me wonder though if it can't fight bacteria sitting in the bottle, how is it supposed to fight anything in the mouth?