Listerine plaque rinse recalled

NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) -- Johnson & Johnson's McNeil-PCC Inc issued a nationwide recall Wednesday of all lots of its Listerine Agent Cool Blue mouthwash in its "Glacier Mint" and "Bubble Blast" flavors because of a possible health risk to some consumers.

The company said an estimated 4 million bottles of the Agent Cool Blue plaque detecting rinse, which helps identify plaque by turning it blue, are being recalled from both consumers and retailers.

Listerine Agent Cool Blue mouthwash in "Glacier Mint" and "Bubble Blast" flavors.

The Morris Plains, N.J., company said there could be a significant health risk to individuals with weakened or suppressed immune systems following the use of the product. It said healthy individuals have a low risk of illness.

Consumers should stop using the rinse and should properly discard the product, McNeil-PCC said.

No other Listerine branded products were included in the recall. So far, there have been no complaints reported.

Consumers can get a refund by calling the company's toll free line at 1-888-222-0249 and mailing in the back label, including the UPC code. Additional information can be found at the product Web site www.agentcoolblue.com

Shares of Johnson & Johnson (Charts) fell nearly 1 percent in after-hours trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

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