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CPSC recall · Reported July 23, 2020

Bulk Apothecary Recalls Nature's Oil Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)

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 pro…

Recall #
20766
Affected scope
About 20,240
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Bulk Apothecary, of Aurora, Ohio recalled This recall involves Nature's Oil Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils in amber glass bot….

Bulk Apothecary Recalls Nature's Oil Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure … was recalled by Bulk Apothecary, of Aurora, Ohio in July 23, 2020. Reason: The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required b…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of childr…. Verify recall #20766 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Bulk Apothecary, of Aurora, Ohio issued this CPSC recall-The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required b….

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20766 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.

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Product description

This recall involves Nature's Oil Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with black caps and silver metal cans with white caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.33 fl. oz. (10 mL), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 2 fl. oz. (60 mL), 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), and 5 pound (2.25 L). "Nature's Oil," "Organic," "Wintergreen Oil," "Birch Oil," the Nature's Oil logo and the volume amount are printed on the brown, green and white labels. The SKU is printed on the right side of the label. Product Name Size SKU Code Nature's Oil Wintergreen Essential Oils 10 mL WintergreenEOORG10ml 15 mL D-169-eo-390 D-172-eo-394 23-0048-001 60 mL D-170-eo-391 D-173-eo-395 23-0048-002 473 mL D-171-eo-392 D-174-eo-396 23-0048-003 2.25 L 23-0048-004 fill room-Wintergreen5lb fill room-Wintergreen (Commercial Grade)5lb Nature's Oil Birch Essential Oils 15 mL D-238-eo-30 60 mL D-239-eo-31 473 mL D-240-eo-32 2.25 L fill room-BirchSweet5lb

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.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Bulk Apothecary for a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly by Bulk Apothecary about the recall and will receive a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 20766
Date reported July 23, 2020
Date initiated July 23, 2020
Recalling firm Bulk Apothecary, of Aurora, Ohio
Affected scope About 20,240
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 store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Bulk Apothecary for a ful…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Nature's Oil Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with black caps and silver metal cans with white caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.33 fl. oz. (10 mL), 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 2 fl. oz. (60 mL), 16 fl. oz. (473 mL), and 5 pound (2.25 L). "Nature's Oil," "Organic," "Wintergreen Oil," "Birch Oil," the Nature's Oil logo and the volume amount are printed on the brown, green and white labels. The SKU is printed on the right side of the label. Product Name Size SKU Code Nature's Oil Wintergreen Essential Oils 10 mL WintergreenEOORG10ml 15 mL D-169-eo-390 D-172-eo-394 23-0048-001 60 mL D-170-eo-391 D-173-eo-395 23-0048-002 473 mL D-171-eo-392 D-174-eo-396 23-0048-003 2.25 L 23-0048-004 fill room-Wintergreen5lb fill room-Wintergreen (Commercial Grade)5lb Nature's Oil Birch Essential Oils 15 mL D-238-eo-30 60 mL D-239-eo-31 473 mL D-240-eo-32 2.25 L fill room-BirchSweet5lb. Recalled by Bulk Apothecary, of Aurora, Ohio. Units affected: About 20,240.
Why was this product recalled?
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.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Bulk Apothecary for a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly by Bulk Apothecary about the recall and will receive a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on July 23, 2020. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20766.
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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