The Mentholatum Company recalls Red Cross Oral Pain (Oral Anesthetic benzocaine 20%), Maximum Strength, 1/8 Fl. Oz. (3.7 mL) bottle with Cotton Pellets…

Recall date

July 31, 2020

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-1541-2020

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

The Mentholatum Company

Sold / distributed

Nationwide within the U.S.

Why it was recalled

Labeling; Not Elsewhere Classified: The Mentholatum Company is initiating a voluntary recall due to an error in the labeling of the cotton pellet box found within the Red Cross Oral Pain blister pack. The cotton pellet box states that the product contains "Natural Eugenol Oil" in which it does not.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Red Cross Oral Pain (Oral Anesthetic benzocaine 20%), Maximum Strength, 1/8 Fl. Oz. (3.7 mL) bottle with Cotton Pellets box packaged in a blister pack, Distributed by: Mentholatum Company, Orchard Park, NY 14127 NDC 10742-8902-1, UPC 3 10742 09509 8