Essential Trading Post Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils
Class II - ModerateWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 200)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Essential Trading Post, of New Bedford, Mass.
- Reason for Recall:
- The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Essential Trading Post for a full refund. The firm is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
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Product Information
Full Description:
This recall involves Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with black caps. "Essential Trading Post," "Wintergreen Oil" or "Birch Oil" are printed on the green and white label. The essential oils were sold in 1 dram (4 mL), 0.5 fl. oz (15 mL), 1 fl. oz (30 mL), 2 fl. oz (60 mL), 4 fl. oz (120 mL), 8 fl. oz (240 mL) and 16 fl. oz (480 mL). The volume amount of the bottle is printed on the label. The Essential Trading Post logo and product name are printed in black. The SKU is printed on the bottom of the bottle. Product Name Size SKU Code Essential Trading Post Wintergreen 4 mL 731244690954 15 mL 731244690961 30 mL 731244690978 60 mL 731244690985 120 mL 731244690992 240 mL 731244691005 480 mL 731244691012 Essential Trading Post Birch 4 mL 731244685639 15 mL 731244685646 30 mL 731244685653 60 mL 731244685660 120 mL 731244685677 240 mL 731244685684 480 mL 731244685691
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 200)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 20740