Pranarom Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Recall 20147 · Jul 8, 2020 · Pranarom
960
units affected
960
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20147
- Date
- Jul 8, 2020
- Company
- Pranarom
- Units affected
- 960
- Product
- Pranarom Wintergreen Essential Oils
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves Pranarom wintergreen (Gaultheria fragrantissima) essential oils in .17 fl. oz. (5 mL) amber glass bottles with white caps with the UPC code 8-59493-01067-2 and lot numbers 99WI1233016BNv2 and OF31274v2. The white label on the bottle displays the Pranarom logo, product name and the volume amount of the bottle. The UPC is located on the back of the label. The lot number is printed next to the UPC on the bottle and on the bottom of the product packaging.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately dispose of the product and contact Pranarom for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Small, independent grocery stores and food cooperatives nationwide, and online at www.rosemarygarden.com from June 2018 through April 2020 for about $7.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled pranarom wintergreen essential oils?
Consumers should immediately dispose of the product and contact Pranarom for a free replacement product.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.