Hylands Teething Tablets on recall because of toxic belladonna

When children start teething, they share a world of pain with mom and dad. The torturous assault on the gum line could be mollified by teething tablets, as many parents vow. Yet Hyland’s Teething Tablets, possibly probably the most popular brand for this very situation, has pulled back the curtain to reveal a frightening reality. Hyland is voluntarily recalling the item due to problems with toxicity, states the U.S. FDA. The teething relief item has some belladonna in it, which can be lethal if ingested in large amounts.

Hyland’s Teething Tablets ought to be discarded immediately, business says

Make sure you take Hyland’s advice. Get all teething tablets out of your home. For safe replacements, parents are advised to contact the business at hylandsteething.com/recall or 877-496-5044. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. EST and Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is whenever you can get a hold of the customer service call center.

Belladonna has to be ‘carefully controlled’

Belladonna has to be controlled carefully, states the Food and Drug Administration, although it has been used as an anesthetic. This is really true still, even when involving children. Kids are especially susceptible. An analysis within the lab found there were “inconsistent amounts of belladonna.” Parents should be cautious due to this. This is in part since the FDA has gotten accounts of children suffering adverse effects consistent with belladonna toxicity (dilated pupils, blurred vision, light sensitivity, confusion, rash, constipation, etc.). There’s a significant danger since there aren’t child resistant caps on the Hyland Teething Tablets.

Hyland teething tablets being recalled with anything else

• 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

Citations

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

youtube.com/watch?v=o8Y1fhB0k3A