Hylands Teething Tablets on recall because of toxic belladonna

When kids start teething, they share a world of pain with dad and mom. Any healing aid that safely soothes a child’s gum line is welcome on those sleepless nights. Yet Hyland’s Teething Tablets, possibly probably the most popular brand for this very scenario, has pulled back the curtain to reveal a frightening truth. Hyland is voluntarily recalling the product due to difficulties with toxicity, states the United States FDA. Hyland’s Teething Tablets includes belladonna extract, an alkaloid that can harm in large amounts. Source of article – Hylands Teething Tablets recalled because of belladonna toxicity by Personal Money Store.

Get Highland’s Teething Tablets out of your home

Hyland suggests that teething tablets be thrown away as soon as possible. For safe replacements, parents are advised to contact the company at hylandsteething.com/recall or 877-496-5044. You will find specific hrs the consumer service call center is open. These are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Belladonna must be ‘carefully controlled’

The Food and Drug Administration accounts that when belladonna does have a history of being used as an anesthetic, its use must be carefully controlled. When involving young children, this is nevertheless true. Parents are advised of the caution that there were “inconsistent amounts of belladonna” with a laboratory analysis. This is in part as the FDA has gotten accounts of kids suffering adverse effects consistent with belladonna toxicity (dilated pupils, blurred vision, light sensitivity, confusion, rash, constipation, etc.). The Hyland Teething Tablets don’t have child resistant caps to them. This means it is easier for children to get into and can trigger serious problems.

Recalling teething tablets from Hyland

• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75041
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 250 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75042
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 125 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75066
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 50 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75044
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, 145 tablets, UPC #3 54973 75121
• Hyland’s Teething Tablets, Clip Strip 6×125 tablets, UPC #3 54973 35109

Information from

Hylander Teething

hylandsteething.com/recall

Babble.com

blogs.babble.com/strollerderby/2010/10/24/hylands-teething-tablets-recalled/

Food and Drug Administration

fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm230761.htm

Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atropa_belladonna

What moms want to know, from a mom

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