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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 14,000 units
Recall No. 20-148 Published July 15, 2020

Simplers Botanicals Organic Wintergreen (Gaultheria Fragrantissiam) Essential Oil

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. Manufactured by Nutraceutical Corporation and sold at Earth Fare, Vitamin Shoppe and Mom's Organic Market nationwide, Whole Foods (Southern and Northern California, New England, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, South, Rocky Mountain region), and other stores, online at Gary's World of Wellness and Lucky Vitamins from August 2013 – February 2019 for about $9.

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Recalled Wintergreen Essential Oil
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Recalled Wintergreen Essential Oil

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Affected model numbers
UPC codes
617626625472

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.

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SaferProducts.gov reports

None reported.

The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children. Contact Nutraceutical Corporation for instructions on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerNutraceutical Corporation, of Park City, Utah
UnitsAbout 14,000
Made inUnited States
Sold atEarth Fare, Vitamin Shoppe and Mom's Organic Market nationwide, Whole Foods (Southern and Northern California, New England, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, South, Rocky Mountain region), and other stores, online at Gary's World of Wellness and Lucky Vitamins
Sales periodAugust 2013 – February 2019
PriceAbout $9

How to reach the firm

Phone
800-669-8877
7 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday
Email
Recall page
www.nutraceutical.com

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