Product Recall Number: 20-154
Why was BioMed Balance Wintergreen and Birch Tar Essential Oils recalled?
The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Product Recall Number: 20-154
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2020-07-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: BioMed Balance Wintergreen and Birch Tar Essential Oils
Description: This recall involves BioMed Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils in blue and glass 30 mL bottles, respectively, with black caps. “BioMed Balance” and “Organic WinterGreen” or “Organic Birch Tar” are printed on the label. The UPC code is located on the left side of the label. Product Name UPC Code Wintergreen 812949003710 Birch Tar 812949003833
Hazard Description: The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are 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: Refund
Units: About 60
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact BioMed Balance for a full refund.
Sold At: Online at www.azurestandard.com from October 2019 through June 2020 for between $7 and $11.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: BioMed Balance, of Kent, Wash.
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: United States
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed