FDA-Drug2026-07-22Class IICHEMICAL
QC Quality Choice Carbamide Peroxide oral rinse recalled for subpotent active ingredient
What this means
QC Quality Choice Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% oral rinse has significantly lower active ingredient levels than labeled (about 0.6% instead of 6–7%) and an unusually low pH. This means the product may not work as intended for oral care. The recall affects specific lots distributed nationwide.
- Check if you have QC Quality Choice Carbamide Peroxide with lot number 1505121, 1505342, or 1505381 (expiration April 2027).
- Stop using the product if you have an affected lot.
- Contact Bell Pharmaceuticals or your retailer for a refund or replacement.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
SubPotent Drug: low pH and significantly reduced assay (~0.6% vs expected ~6 7%).
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
U.S Nationwide
Affected count
15, 843 units
Manufactured in
200 W Beaver St, Belle Plaine, MN, United States
Products
QC Quality Choice, Carbamide Peroxide, 6.5%, 0.5 FL. OZ. (15 mL) a) Washer Bulb included (NDC 63868-026-15); b) 1 bottle (NDC 63868-027-16), Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc., 43157 W. Nine Mile, Novi, MI 48376.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0680-2026More Bell Pharmaceuticals recalls
- FDA-Drug2026-07-22Audiologist's Choice Carbamide Peroxide recalled for subpotent active ingredient
- FDA-Drug2026-07-22Foster & Thrive Carbamide Peroxide recalled for significantly reduced active ingredient
- FDA-Drug2026-07-22Good Neighbor Pharmacy Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% recalled for subpotent solution
- FDA-Drug2026-07-22CVS Health Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% recalled for subpotent formulation
- FDA-Drug2026-07-22TopCare Health Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% recalled for subpotent formula
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