The product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia
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📍Recalling firmSunstar Americas, Inc.301 E Central Rd · Schaumburg, IL 60195-1901
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Sunstar is recalling its G.U.M. Hydral Dry Mouth Relief oral spray because it may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. This bacteria can cause serious health issues, especially for people with weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/63264-sunstar-g-u-m-hydral-dry-mouth-relief-spray-recall.
“Sunstar G.U.M. Hydral Dry Mouth Relief Spray Recall: Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 19, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/63264-sunstar-g-u-m-hydral-dry-mouth-relief-spray-recall. Based on FDA recall #Z-1182-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1182-2021%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Feb. 18, 2021, that Sunstar Americas, Inc. voluntarily recalled SUNSTAR G.U.M. HYDRAL DRY MOUTH RELIEF On-the-go Oral Spray due to potential contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. The recall affects 56,960 bottles distributed nationwide.
The product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia. The device is formulated with water, moisturizers/humectants including one plant-based moisture rich humectant, sweeteners and flavors that collectively have lubricating, moisturizing, soothing, and refreshing properties to help relieve and manage the symptoms of dry mouth.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Sunstar Americas, Inc. has 5 other recalls on record since Oct. 27, 2020. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Centurion Shave Kits Recall (March 16, 2026), Medline Convenience Kits Recall (Aug. 11, 2026), and Avanos Medical PEG Kit 20 Fr PUSH OTW Recall (April 30, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check the UPC code on the product label: 70942 30713 0. The product is a 2 fl oz oral spray designed for dry mouth relief.
Brand
Sunstar
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 70942 30713 0 on the product label to confirm if it's affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
FDA distribution: “US Nationwide distribution.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 3.6 years after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Official source: FDA Recall #Z-1182-2021 (February 18, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1182-2021 to see it in context.
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