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Naturo Sciences Recalls Eiji Essentials Wintergreen Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

Reported: April 23, 2020 Initiated: April 23, 2020 #20737

Product Description

This recall involves Wintergreen Essential Oil in a 5 mL amber glass bottle with a black cap and red and black label. "Eiji," "Wintergreen", "100% Pure Essential Oil," and the volume amount of the bottle are printed on the label. The Eiji logo is printed in blue and product name in white. The lot number 6321C is printed on the bottom of the bottle.

Reason for Recall

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 Naturo Sciences for a refund. The firm is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Wintergreen Essential Oil in a 5 mL amber glass bottle with a black cap and red and black label. "Eiji," "Wintergreen", "100% Pure Essential Oil," and the volume amount of the bottle are printed on the label. The Eiji logo is printed in blue and product name in white. The lot number 6321C is printed on the bottom of the bottle.. Recalled by Naturo Sciences, of Wilmington, Del.. Units affected: About 1,200.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Naturo Sciences for a refund. The firm is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 23, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20737.