Recall Childs listerine product

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April 12, 2007 - Contamination prompts J & J recall of Listerine Agent Cool Blue

plaque-detecting rinse

WASHINGTON (AP) - & recalled a recently launched Listerine

plaque-detecting rinse marketed primarily for use by children after testing

revealed contamination by microorganisms.

The company's McNeil-PPC Inc. unit recalled all 4 million bottles of Glacier

Mint and Bubble Blast flavors of Listerine Agent Cool Blue plaque-detecting

rinse, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. The recall covers all lots sold or

distributed since the product's launch last year.

The recall does not include any other Listerine products, including traditional

versions that contain alcohol, spokeswoman Meghan Marschall said. Agent Cool

Blue is alcohol-free.

The company said product testing showed contamination by microorganisms despite

the use of preservatives. There have been no reports of consumer health problems

associated with the contamination, it said. It added the risk of illness is low,

except for individuals with weakened or suppressed immune systems.

Consumers should stop using and properly discard the product. The company is

offering full refunds. For more information, call 888-222-0249 or visit

http://www.agentcoolblue.com/ .

The rinse tints plaque blue, highlighting it to encourage better brushing

habits, Marschall said.

(Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press. .)

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