Recall alert: More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste recalled

More than 4 million tubes of toothpaste, including brands that are targeted for children, are being recalled, officials said Monday.Read more trending newsPritam International Private Limited initiated the voluntary recall of 4.3 million tubes of the toothpaste on Sept. 10, according to an enforcement report issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA classified the recall as a Class II on Oct. 19.The FDA defines a Class II recall as the “use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”The FDA did not reveal why the products were recalled.The recall includes 17 specific brands, including Brush Buddies Toothpaste marketed to children and featuring characters such as Barbie and My Little Pony and the Hot Wheels brand. Some of the brands include toothpaste with vanilla and chocolate ice cream flavors, bubblegum, mint chocolate chip and c