Hydrox Labs of Elgin, IL, and Cardinal Health of Dublin, OH, have recalled their Cardinal Health alcohol-free mouthwash because it has tested positive for infection-causing bacteria.
The mouthwash has tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia), according to the companies.
"B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people," the release stated. "However, people who have certain health problems such as weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis (CF), may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia."
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed hospital illnesses in one state associated with the use of the mouthwash.
The product was distributed to hospitals, medical centers, and long-term care facilities nationwide.
