Aromatics International Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-05-14). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 550 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20742 |
| Published | 2020-05-14 |
| Last updated | 2020-05-14 |
| Products | Aromatics International Wintergreen Essential Oil |
| Firm named in the title | Aromatics International |
| Firms | Aromatics International LLC, of Florence, Mont. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 550 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00817697021375, 00817697021443 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Online at Aromatics.com from March 2018 through July 2019 for between $9 and $66. |
Description
This recall involves Aromatics International Wintergreen Essential Oil in 5 mL, 15 mL, 30 mL, and 100 mL glass amber bottes with a black continuous thread cap. The bottles have a white label with the firm's green logo on the front. UPC codes are listed on the 5 mL (817697021443) and 15 mL (817697021375) along the bar code. The batch numbers WIN-104 and WIN-105 are listed on a dot sticker located on the cap.
Hazard
The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Aromatics International for a free replacement child-resistant cap. Aromatics International is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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