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

Reported: May 21, 2020 Initiated: May 21, 2020 #20746

Product Description

This recall involves Viva Doria Wintergreen Essential Oil in a 30mL (1 fl. oz.) amber glass bottle with a black euro dropper cap. The UPC code 638037993110 is listed on the product label, under the bar code. The green label on the front of each bottle displays the Viva Doria logo, product name, and the volume amount 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. Contact Viva Doria for instructions on how to dispose the product and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly about the recall by Viva Doria or by the online retailer where the product was purchased.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Viva Doria Wintergreen Essential Oil in a 30mL (1 fl. oz.) amber glass bottle with a black euro dropper cap. The UPC code 638037993110 is listed on the product label, under the bar code. The green label on the front of each bottle displays the Viva Doria logo, product name, and the volume amount of the bottle.. Recalled by Viva Doria, Inc. of Redmond, Wash.. Units affected: About 520.
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. Contact Viva Doria for instructions on how to dispose the product and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly about the recall by Viva Doria or by the online retailer where the product was purchased.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 21, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20746.