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Active recall — stop using this product now.
Remedy: full refund · About 2,400 units
Recall No. 23-203 Published May 18, 2023

PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough

The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. Manufactured by Acme United and sold at Amazon.com from January 2021 – August 2022 for $5 to $19.

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Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy in 50 caplets (50 packets, 1 caplet each)
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Recalled PhysiciansCare Allergy in 50 caplets (50 packets, 1 caplet each)

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Why it was recalled

The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

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The official remedy

Remedy type: refund
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What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United's average selling price of between $5 and $19.

Product and sales details

ManufacturerAcme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina
UnitsAbout 2,400
Made inUnited States
Sold atAmazon.com
Sales periodJanuary 2021 – August 2022
Price$5 to $19

How to reach the firm

Phone
888-803-0509
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday

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