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Aromatics International Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

Reported: May 14, 2020 Initiated: May 14, 2020 #20742

Product 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.

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 Aromatics International for a free replacement child-resistant cap. Aromatics International is notifying all known purchasers directly.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by Aromatics International LLC, of Florence, Mont.. Units affected: About 550.
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 Aromatics International for a free replacement child-resistant cap. Aromatics International is notifying all known purchasers directly.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 14, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20742.