Grandpa Brands Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum Recall

Why it was recalled

Superpotent; benzocaine

Product description

Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, (benzocaine 20%), Net Wt. .035 Oz.. (1 g) box, C.S. Dent & Co., Erlanger, KY

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

Lot #s C2501 & B2111

Where it was sold

Nationwide

What to do if you have this product

Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Recall details

Recall number: D-1425-2012
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: May 9, 2012
FDA report date: Aug 1, 2012
Quantity: Lot #C2501: 18150 pieces of gum (1 per package); Lot #B2111: 18129 pieces of gum (1 per package)
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm: Grandpa Brands Co

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1425-2012, exactly as published.

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City: Erlanger
State: KY
Status: Terminated
Country: United States
Event ID: 61838
Address: 1820 Airport Exchange Blvd
Code information: Lot #s C2501 & B2111
Postal code: 41018-3192
Report date: Aug 1, 2012
Product type: Drugs
Recall number: D-1425-2012
Classification: Class II
Recalling firm: Grandpa Brands Co
Product quantity: Lot #C2501: 18150 pieces of gum (1 per package); Lot #B2111: 18129 pieces of gum (1 per package)
Termination date: Mar 1, 2013
Reason for recall: Superpotent; benzocaine
Voluntary / mandated: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description: Dent's Extra Strength Toothache Gum, (benzocaine 20%), Net Wt. .035 Oz.. (1 g) box, C.S. Dent & Co., Erlanger, KY
Distribution pattern: Nationwide
Recall initiation date: May 9, 2012
Initial firm notification: Letter
Center classification date: Jul 24, 2012

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-1425-2012, published Aug 1, 2012. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

Last checked against FDA data: Oct 2, 2026. Content last changed: Oct 2, 2026.

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