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

Recall date

March 18, 2020

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

20722

Brand / firm

Earthroma LLC, of Fayetteville, Arkansas

Sold / distributed

Online at Earthroma.com from April 2016 through May 2019 for between $7 and $14.

Why it was 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 was recalled

This recall involves Earthroma's Wintergreen Essential oil in amber bottles of 5 mL, 15 mL, and 30 mL. The products include a green and white label with the firm's logo.

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Earthroma for a free replacement child resistant cap. All known purchasers are being notified directly by the firm about the recall.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.