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  53. DATA ON File  

*Versus brushing and flossing alone based on bad breath germs, in a 12-week clinical trial with 286 subjects.

**Kenvue SA (Pty) Ltd calculation based on NielsenIQ Retail Index Service data (Trade Desk channel, South Africa) © 2025, NielsenIQ, in which LISTERINE® was the #1 selling mouthwash brand by units in the 52 weeks ending 25 May 2025.