Published
November 4, 2026
People who bought Brush Buddies, evo or ARU fluoride toothpaste — including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola Silly Scents and My Little Pony kids’ tubes — from the specific lots listed by the FDA have no refund or claim form to file; the FDA’s enforcement report lists the recalled lot numbers and expiration dates but no consumer remedy. Pritam International recalled about 4.3 million tubes of 17 toothpastes over manufacturing deviations in a Class II recall.
What Is Being Recalled?
Pritam International Private Limited, a manufacturer based in Haridwar, India, is recalling 17 fluoride toothpastes distributed in the United States by Ashtel Studios Inc. of Ontario, California, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s enforcement report. The recall covers about 4,301,700 tubes sold under the Brush Buddies, evo and ARU names, including children’s toothpastes branded with Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola Silly Scents and My Little Pony.The FDA lists the reason as “CGMP Deviations,” meaning the toothpastes were not made in line with the agency’s current good manufacturing practice requirements. The report does not name a specific contaminant or defect. Pritam started the voluntary recall on September 10, 2026, and the FDA classified it as Class II on October 19, 2026. The recall is listed as ongoing, with nationwide distribution.
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Remedy
None Announced
the FDA enforcement report lists no refund program or claim form · no FDA press release
Recall Date
September 10, 2026
recall started by the firm · FDA classified it Class II on October 19, 2026
Units Affected
About 4.3 Million Tubes
17 products · 13 Brush Buddies, 2 evo, 2 ARU · specific lots only
Hazard
Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations
Class II · no specific contaminant named in the FDA report
Documentation Required
No
there is no claim form · the lot number and expiration date on the tube show whether it is included
How to Check a Tube
Only specific lots are recalled, so the brand name alone does not settle it. Each listed lot code begins with “LWP” and is printed on the tube or carton along with the expiration date. The expiration dates on the recalled lots run from November 30, 2026, through December 4, 2028. A tube of the same product with a lot code that is not on the list is not part of the recall.The FDA’s list for this recall covers only these three brand names, and all 17 products carry the National Drug Code labeler prefix 84140.
Every Recalled Product and Lot
The table below lists each product as the FDA describes it, with the number of tubes and every lot number and expiration date in the enforcement report.| Product | Size | Tubes | Lot numbers (expiration) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brush Buddies, Barbie, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubble Gum Flavor | 4.0 oz | 409,800 tubes | LWP250031810502A, LWP250032571702A (exp. 02/28/2027); LWP250035710304A (exp. 04/27/2027); LWP250037812105 (exp. 06/03/2027); LWP250045750310 (exp. 02/19/2028); LWP260055421803 (exp. 05/13/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Hot Wheels, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Strawberry Flavor | 4.0 oz | 411,600 tubes | LWP250031810502B (exp. 02/26/2027); LWP250032571702B (exp. 03/05/2027); LWP250035710304B (exp. 04/17/2027); LWP260052231401 (exp. 02/17/2028); LWP0054880903A (exp. 04/30/2028); LWP250035370104 (exp. 12/4/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Crayola, Silly Scents, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubble Gum Flavor | 4.0 oz | 320,232 tubes | LWP240027561211 (exp. 12/07/2026); LWP250031970602 (exp. 02/28/2027); LWP250031980602 (exp. 03/11/2027); LWP250032381402 (exp. 03/17/2027); LWP250035680204 (exp. 04/30/2027); LWP250037682005A (exp. 06/08/2027); LWP250048601811 (exp. 12/09/2027); LWP250051382412 (exp. 01/09/2028); LWP260053652002, LWP260054222502 (exp. 03/31/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Crayola, Silly Scents, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor | 4.0 oz | 320,232 tubes | LWP240027561211 (exp. 12/07/2026); LWP250031970602 (exp. 02/28/2027); LWP250031980602 (exp. 03/11/2027); LWP250032381402 (exp. 03/17/2027); LWP250035680204 (exp. 04/30/2027); LWP250037682005A (exp. 06/08/2027); LWP250048601811 (exp. 12/09/2027); LWP250051382412 (exp. 01/09/2028); LWP260053652002, LWP260054222502 (exp. 03/31/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Crayola Silly Scents, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Strawberry Flavor | 4.0 oz | 320,232 tubes | LWP240027561211 (exp. 12/07/2026); LWP250031970602 (exp. 02/28/2027); LWP250031980602 (exp. 03/11/2027); LWP250032381402 (exp. 03/17/2027); LWP250035680204 (exp. 04/30/2027); LWP250037682005A (exp. 06/08/2027); LWP250048601811 (exp. 12/09/2027); LWP250051382412 (exp. 01/09/2028); LWP260053652002, LWP260054222502 (exp. 03/31/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, My Little Pony Scents Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubble Gum Flavor | 4.0 oz | 17,400 tubes | LWP240022080309 (exp. 11/30/2026); LWP250035710304C (exp. 04/23/2027) |
| evo, Advanced Whitening, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint | 3.5 oz | 405,336 tubes | LWP250038750606 (exp. 08/03/2027); LWP250045152409A (exp. 10/06/2027); LWP250046862110A (exp. 11/11/2027); LWP250047640511B (exp. 12/17/2027); LWP250051172312A (exp. 01/25/2028); LWP250051182312B (exp. 01/28/2028); LWP260052241401B (exp. 03/18/2028); LWP0054880903F (exp. 03/29/2028) |
| evo, Sensitive, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Sweet Mint | 3.5 oz | 389,880 tubes | LWP250038760606 (exp. 08/05/2027); LWP250045152409B (exp. 10/07/2027); LWP250046862110B (exp. 11/15/2027); LWP250047640511C (exp. 12/15/2027); LWP250051172312B (exp. 01/27/2028); LWP260052241401A (exp. 03/20/2028); LWP260055532003 (exp. 04/12/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Vanilla Ice Cream Flavored Toothpaste, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste | 3.5 oz | 112,092 tubes | LWP250037221405 (exp. 07/04/2027); LWP250048151011 (exp. 11/11/2027); LWP250051162312A (exp. 02/08/2028); LWP0054880903C (exp. 04/30/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Flavored Toothpaste, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste | 3.5 oz | 112,092 tubes | LWP250037221405 (exp. 07/04/2027); LWP250048151011 (exp. 11/11/2027); LWP250051162312A (exp. 02/08/2028); LWP0054880903C (exp. 04/30/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Cookies ’n Cream Ice Cream Flavored Toothpaste, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste | 3.5 oz | 112,092 tubes | LWP250037221405 (exp. 07/04/2027); LWP250048151011 (exp. 11/11/2027); LWP250051162312A (exp. 02/08/2028); LWP0054880903C (exp. 04/30/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Chocolate Ice Cream Flavored Toothpaste, Anticavity Fluoride Toothpaste | 3.5 oz | 112,092 tubes | LWP250037221405 (exp. 07/04/2027); LWP250048151011 (exp. 11/11/2027); LWP250051162312A (exp. 02/08/2028); LWP0054880903C (exp. 04/30/2028) |
| Brush Buddies, Whitening Anti-cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, with Baking Soda, Cool Mint | 3.5 oz | 797,868 tubes | LWP250032331302B (exp. 02/23/2027); LWP250034892603 (exp. 04/07/2027); LWP250032581702 (exp. 04/14/2027); LWP250045162409 (exp. 10/17/2027); LWP250032331302A, LWP250047640511A (exp. 12/20/2027); LWP250051162312B (exp. 01/04/2028); LWP0054880903B (exp. 04/08/2028); LWP260056333003A (exp. 05/15/2028) |
| BB (Brush Buddies) Cavity Protection, Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Cool Mint, 2-Pack | 2 × 3.5 oz | 231,936 tubes | LWP250036560205B (exp. 05/26/2027); LWP250038232805B (exp. 06/22/2027); LWP250051182312A (exp. 02/09/2028); LWP0054880903E (exp. 04/30/2028); LWP260056333003D (exp. 05/24/2028) |
| BB (Brush Buddies) Advanced Whitening, Anti-Cavity Fluoride Toothpaste, Peppermint | 3.5 oz | 198,288 tubes | LWP250036560205A (exp. 05/25/2027); LWP250038232805A (exp. 06/19/2027); LWP0054880903D (exp. 01/28/2028); LWP260056333003C (exp. 06/04/2028) |
| ARU, Toothpaste, Gum Health, 9 Ingredients, Soothing Mint | 3.5 oz | 15,264 tubes | LWP250047850611D (exp. 12/23/2027); LWP260052612201D (exp. 04/30/2028) |
| ARU, Toothpaste, Cavity Protection, 9 Ingredients, Cool Mint | 3.5 oz | 15,264 tubes | LWP250047850611C (exp. 12/22/2027); LWP260052612201C (exp. 3/31/2028) |
What a Class II Recall Means
The FDA sorts recalls into three classes. Class II covers situations in which use of a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Class I, the most serious category, is reserved for products that could cause serious health problems or death.The FDA did not issue a press release for this recall, and its enforcement report does not set out consumer instructions, a refund program or a registration site. Any return or refund for a recalled tube would be handled by the store where it was bought.
Questions
Which toothpastes are in the Brush Buddies recall?
The FDA lists 17 fluoride toothpastes: 13 Brush Buddies products (including Barbie, Hot Wheels, Crayola Silly Scents, My Little Pony, ice-cream flavored, whitening and cavity-protection tubes), two evo toothpastes and two ARU toothpastes. Only specific lot numbers are recalled.
Why was Brush Buddies toothpaste recalled?
The FDA enforcement report gives the reason as CGMP deviations, meaning the products were not made in line with the FDA's current good manufacturing practice requirements. The report does not describe a specific contaminant or defect.
How serious is a Class II toothpaste recall?
The FDA uses Class II for situations in which use of a product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote. Class I is the most serious category.
Is there a refund for the recalled toothpaste?
The FDA enforcement report does not describe a refund program or a claim form, and the FDA has not issued a press release for this recall. Any return or refund would be handled by the store where the toothpaste was bought.
Sources
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Enforcement Report, recall event 99849, recall numbers D-0053-2027 through D-0069-2027 (classified October 19, 2026), via openFDA: FDA Enforcement Records• FDA Enforcement Report database
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Remedy
None announced in the FDA report
Recall Number
FDA D-0053-2027 through D-0069-2027 (event 99849)
Recalling Company
Pritam International Private Limited
Agency
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Recall Date
September 10, 2026 (classified October 19, 2026)
Official Recall Notice
FDA Enforcement Report
