CPSC recall · Reported January 30, 2018
Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream Recalled by Natureplex Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain and itch relief cream contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young chi…
Natureplex LLC, of Olive Branch, Mass. recalled The recalled Well at Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream tube and packaging are orange w….
Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream Recalled by Natureplex Due to Failure to Meet Child … was recalled by Natureplex LLC, of Olive Branch, Mass. in January 30, 2018. Reason: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain and itch re…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately place the recalled pain and itch relief cream out of the rea…. Verify recall #18086 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Natureplex LLC, of Olive Branch, Mass. issued this CPSC recall-The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain and itch re….
- None
- agency class
- January 30, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18086 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
The recalled Well at Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream tube and packaging are orange with a purple stripe with "Maximum Strength," "Pain and Itch Relief Cream 4% Lidocaine" and "NET WT 2 OZ (56.7 grams)" printed in white on the front. The Well at Walgreens logo is located on the front upper right corner. The packaging contains the UPC bar code 3 11917 18962 8 on the back.
Reason for recall
The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain and itch relief cream contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately place the recalled pain and itch relief cream out of the reach of children and return it to Walgreens for a full refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18086 |
| Date reported | January 30, 2018 |
| Date initiated | January 30, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Natureplex LLC, of Olive Branch, Mass. |
| Affected scope | About 74,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately place the recalled pain and itch relief cream out of the reach of children and return it to Walgreen…
- Check the recall number (18086) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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