CPSC recall · Reported July 30, 2020
Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Sweet 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…
Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich. recalled This recall involves Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils in am….
Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils Due to Failure to … was recalled by Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich. in July 30, 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 #20767 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich. 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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- agency class
- July 30, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20767 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
This recall involves Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with white or black caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 2 fl. oz. (60 mL), and 4 fl. oz. (120 mL). "Birch (Sweet)," "Betula lenta," "Wintergreen," the Bio Source Naturals logo and the volume amounts are printed on the green and white labels.
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 Bio Source Naturals for a full refund. Bio Source Naturals is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20767 |
| Date reported | July 30, 2020 |
| Date initiated | July 30, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich. |
| Affected scope | About 390 |
| 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 Bio Source Naturals for a…
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- 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
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