Severity
Moderate
GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Recalls GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Reported: July 8, 2020 Initiated: July 8, 2020 #20145 About 540 units
GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore. issued this CPSC recall on July 8, 2020. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 540 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Pois…. This recall notice is sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Below you will find the complete product description, hazard information, remedy instructions, and related recalls from the same manufacturer or product category.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #20145) was formally reported on July 8, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 540 units are affected.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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 ri… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact GloryBee for a free child-resistant replacement cap or store credit. — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC, NHTSA and USDA FSIS going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 6 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 6 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Recall Distribution by Severity Class
Units Affected
About 540
Related Recalls
6
6 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil in amber glass bottles with black caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) and 16 fl. oz. (473 mL). "Wintergreen," "Gaultheria procumbens," "100% Pure Undiluted," the GloryBee logo and the volume amount are printed on the brown labels. The lot numbers for the recalled products are printed on the front of the label. The UPC codes are located next to the barcode. Product Name Size Product Number UPC Code Lot Numbers GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil 15 mL 19831 3004244255 MG0101255 MG0100449 30 mL 19832 3004244256 MG0100456 MG0101256 MG0114984 MG0115834 MG0117772 MG0122440 MG0126997 MG0129053 MG0130989 MG0131370 118 mL 19833 3004244257 MG0100464 MG0101258 MG0120174 MG0130988 MG0131369 473 mL 19834 3004244258 MG0100471 MG0101259 MG0120175 MG0130987 MG0131368
Reason for Recall
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact GloryBee for a free child-resistant replacement cap or store credit.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore.
- Units Affected
- About 540
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20145 |
| Date reported | July 8, 2020 |
| Date initiated | July 8, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore. |
| Units affected | About 540 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil in amber glass bottles with black caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) and 16 fl. oz. (473 mL). "Wintergreen," "Gaultheria procumbens," "100% Pure Undiluted," the GloryBee logo and the volume amount are printed on the brown labels. The lot numbers for the recalled products are printed on the front of the label. The UPC codes are located next to the barcode. Product Name Size Product Number UPC Code Lot Numbers GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil 15 mL 19831 3004244255 MG0101255 MG0100449 30 mL 19832 3004244256 MG0100456 MG0101256 MG0114984 MG0115834 MG0117772 MG0122440 MG0126997 MG0129053 MG0130989 MG0131370 118 mL 19833 3004244257 MG0100464 MG0101258 MG0120174 MG0130988 MG0131369 473 mL 19834 3004244258 MG0100471 MG0101259 MG0120175 MG0130987 MG0131368. Recalled by GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore.. Units affected: About 540.
Why was this product 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.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact GloryBee for a free child-resistant replacement cap or store credit.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 8, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20145.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (20145) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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