Recalls / 2020-07-08

Pranarom Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning

20147 · Recalled 2020-07-08 · CPSC page

Recalled Pranarom Wintergreen Essential Oil

Description

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately dispose of the product and contact Pranarom for a free replacement product.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Pranarom Wintergreen Essential Oils		About 960

Parties

Manufacturer: Pranarom
Made in: United States
Sold at: Small, independent grocery stores, food cooperatives nationwide, online at www.rosemarygarden.com

Consumer contact

Pranarom at 800-596-9658 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.pranarom.us and click on Wintergreen Essential Oil Recall at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 20147. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.