Product Recall Number: 20-147
Why was Pranarom Wintergreen Essential Oils 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.
Product Recall Number: 20-147
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-07-08
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Pranarom Wintergreen Essential Oils
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.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 960
Incidents: None reported
Remedy: Consumers should immediately dispose of the product and contact Pranarom for a free replacement product.
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.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: Pranarom, of Minneapolis, Minn.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed