Independent reference · Facts sourced from CPSC, ENERGY STAR and DOE Record verified Aug 18, 2026
Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 500,000 units
Recall No. 18-118 Published March 7, 2018

Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving ointment contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it. sold at BiLo, Food Lion, Giant Foods, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Price Chopper, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Tops and Walgreens stores nationwide from January 2014 – November 2017 for about $9.

Recalled Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus with Lidocaine
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Recalled Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus with Lidocaine

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Why it was recalled

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving ointment contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children if they put it on their skin or ingest it.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately place the recalled ointment out of the reach of children and contact United Exchange, the product's importer, for instructions on how to receive a full refund from the place of purchase.

Product and sales details

UnitsAbout 500,000
Made inSouth Korea
Sold atBiLo, Food Lion, Giant Foods, Hannaford, Harris Teeter, Kroger, Price Chopper, Rite Aid, Stop & Shop, Tops and Walgreens stores nationwide
Sales periodJanuary 2014 – November 2017
PriceAbout $9

How to reach the firm

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888-645-8204
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