If you have this popular mouthwash, throw it out

• A popular prescription mouthwash is being recalled due to the potential for it to cause a bacterial infection.
• The mouthwash was sold and distributed via dentist offices, and it may contain bacteria that can cause dangerous symptoms, especially in those with compromised immune systems.
• If you have any of the mouthwash, throw it out immediately.

Product recalls over food are relatively common and even understandable. Food is a target for bacteria and other nastiness that sometimes spreads and sparks an investigation and a recall usually follows. But when you imagine things that could be contaminated, you wouldn't normally put mouthwash on the list.

Well, it looks like that's exactly what is happening, as Sunstar Americas, Inc., has issued a voluntary recall for its Paroex mouthwash after reports that it may be contaminated with the bacteria Burkholderia lata. While the recall is voluntary on the part of the company, the bulletin is very strong in its wording, and if you have any of the mouthwash that matches the recalled product codes, you should absolutely throw it away immediately.

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