Severity
Moderate
Medique Recalls 31 Different Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold Exclusively on Amazon.com (Recall Alert)
Reported: September 11, 2020 Initiated: September 11, 2020 #20780 About 143,300 units
Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla. issued this CPSC recall on September 11, 2020. Classified as Moderate severity. Approximately About 143,300 units are affected. The recall was issued because: The over-the-counter products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging when being used i…. 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 #20780) was formally reported on September 11, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 143,300 units are affected, a scale large enough to require multi-state distribution tracking.
The documented reason for this recall is: The over-the-counter products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the prod… 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 recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Medique for information on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund. Al… — 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 1 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 143,300
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
The recall involves 31 different over-the-counter drugs purchased on or after June 1, 2018 that are unexpired from the following brands: Medi-First, Medi-First Plus, Medique, Dover, Otis Clapp, and Ecolab. They include aspirin-containing products, acetaminophen-containing products, ibuprofen-containing products, lidocaine-containing products, diphenhydramine, loperamide, and naproxen products. The expiration date for tablets and creams can be found on either the top or side panels of the container carton in the format [YEAR/MO]. For products in spray bottles, the expiration date in the same format is located on the front of the bottle. The expiration date is found on the bottom for the spray cans. The 31 different recalled products are listed in the table below: Product Drug Package Type # of Packets Medi-First Non-Aspirin Acetaminophen acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 250 Medi-First Extra Strength Non-Aspirin Acetaminophen acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medi-First Sinus Pain & Pressure acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique APAP acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 250 Medique Extra Strength APAP acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique Back Pain-Off acetaminophen (250 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Medique CCP Caffeine Fee acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 250 Medi-First Cold Relief acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique Cramp Tabs acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique Decorel Forte Plus acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 250 Medique Medicidin-D acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Dover Aminofen acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 250 Otis Clapp Back Quell acetaminophen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 150 Otis Clapp Mygrex acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 150 Otis Clapp Valihist acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 150 Medi-First Pain Relief Extra Strength acetaminophen (110 mg) aspirin (162 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Medi-First Plus Pain Zappers acetaminophen (250 mg) aspirin (250 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 Medique Pain-Off acetaminophen (250 mg) aspirin (250 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Medi-First Aspirin aspirin (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medi-First Plus Aspirin aspirin (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 Medique Aspirin aspirin (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 12 100 250 Medique Diphen diphenhydramine (25 mg) 1 tablet packet 24 200 Medi-First Ibuprofen ibuprofen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 4 50 125 250 Medique I-Prin ibuprofen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 3 100 250 Dover Addaprin ibuprofen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 250 Medi-First Burn Cream with Lidocaine lidocaine (0.9 grams) packets 25 Medi-First Burn Spray lidocaine HCl (2%) 2 oz bottle -- Medi-First Blood Clotting Spray lidocaine (4%) 3 oz bottle -- Ecolab Burn Cream lidocaine (0.9 grams) packets 25 Medique Diamode loperamide HCl (2 mg) 1 tablet packet 6 50 100 Medique Mediproxen naproxen sodium (220 mg) 1 tablet packet 50 100
Reason for Recall
The over-the-counter products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Medique for information on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla.
- Units Affected
- About 143,300
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20780 |
| Date reported | September 11, 2020 |
| Date initiated | September 11, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla. |
| Units affected | About 143,300 |
| 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? ▼
The recall involves 31 different over-the-counter drugs purchased on or after June 1, 2018 that are unexpired from the following brands: Medi-First, Medi-First Plus, Medique, Dover, Otis Clapp, and Ecolab. They include aspirin-containing products, acetaminophen-containing products, ibuprofen-containing products, lidocaine-containing products, diphenhydramine, loperamide, and naproxen products. The expiration date for tablets and creams can be found on either the top or side panels of the container carton in the format [YEAR/MO]. For products in spray bottles, the expiration date in the same format is located on the front of the bottle. The expiration date is found on the bottom for the spray cans. The 31 different recalled products are listed in the table below: Product Drug Package Type # of Packets Medi-First Non-Aspirin Acetaminophen acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 250 Medi-First Extra Strength Non-Aspirin Acetaminophen acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medi-First Sinus Pain & Pressure acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique APAP acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 250 Medique Extra Strength APAP acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique Back Pain-Off acetaminophen (250 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Medique CCP Caffeine Fee acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 250 Medi-First Cold Relief acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique Cramp Tabs acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medique Decorel Forte Plus acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 250 Medique Medicidin-D acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Dover Aminofen acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 250 Otis Clapp Back Quell acetaminophen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 150 Otis Clapp Mygrex acetaminophen (500 mg) 2 tablets packet 150 Otis Clapp Valihist acetaminophen (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 150 Medi-First Pain Relief Extra Strength acetaminophen (110 mg) aspirin (162 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Medi-First Plus Pain Zappers acetaminophen (250 mg) aspirin (250 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 Medique Pain-Off acetaminophen (250 mg) aspirin (250 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 100 250 Medi-First Aspirin aspirin (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 250 Medi-First Plus Aspirin aspirin (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 50 125 Medique Aspirin aspirin (325 mg) 2 tablets packet 12 100 250 Medique Diphen diphenhydramine (25 mg) 1 tablet packet 24 200 Medi-First Ibuprofen ibuprofen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 4 50 125 250 Medique I-Prin ibuprofen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 3 100 250 Dover Addaprin ibuprofen (200 mg) 2 tablets packet 250 Medi-First Burn Cream with Lidocaine lidocaine (0.9 grams) packets 25 Medi-First Burn Spray lidocaine HCl (2%) 2 oz bottle -- Medi-First Blood Clotting Spray lidocaine (4%) 3 oz bottle -- Ecolab Burn Cream lidocaine (0.9 grams) packets 25 Medique Diamode loperamide HCl (2 mg) 1 tablet packet 6 50 100 Medique Mediproxen naproxen sodium (220 mg) 1 tablet packet 50 100. Recalled by Medique, of Fort Myers, Fla.. Units affected: About 143,300.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The over-the-counter products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging when being used in the household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products 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 recalled products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Medique for information on how to dispose of the product and receive a full refund. All known purchasers are being notified directly.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 20780.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (20780) 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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