CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 3 Aug 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Crest 3D White Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste recalled
The Procter & Gamble is recalling Crest 3D White Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Advanced Triple Whitening, 0.243% sodium, distributed in Washington. The recall was initiated on 8 Jul 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
Check your package
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1290-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90586
- Recalling firm
- The Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 8 Jul 2022
- FDA classified
- 26 Jul 2022
- Reported
- 3 Aug 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Drug class
- Sunscreen & Personal Care
Timeline
| 8 Jul 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 Jul 2022 | Classified by FDA | +18 days |
| 3 Aug 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling: Missing label: the product tube was missing a label and contained a different formulation.
Product as listed by the FDA
Crest 3D White Fluoride Anticavity Toothpaste, Advanced Triple Whitening, 0.243% sodium fluoride, Net Wt. 5.6 oz (158 g) a) Individual carton, UPC 0 37000 598534; b) 5-count Bundle, UPC 037000171867, Distributed. By Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202.
Where it was distributed
Washington State
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling: Missing label: the product tube was missing a label and contained a different formulation.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: a) 13191707B4, Exp. 10/31/2023; b)13511707Y1, Exp. 10/31/2023.
Where was it sold?
Washington State
What should I do if I have it?
Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.
What does Class III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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