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Acme United Recalls PhysiciansCare Brand Allergy Relief and Cold and Cough Tablets Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning; Sold on Amazon.com

Reported: May 18, 2023 Initiated: May 18, 2023 #23203

Product Description

This recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number 90091, and Cold and Cough tablets with item numbers 90092 and 90033. They are packaged in boxes of 50, 100 and 250 tablets/caplets. The item numbers are printed on the top right corner of the box. The recall includes the following: Item Number Description 90036 PhysiciansCare Allergy; 50 caplets 90091 PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus; 100 tablets Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough; 100 tablets 90033 PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough; 250 tablets

Reason for Recall

The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging 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 Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United's average selling price of between $5 and $19.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves PhysiciansCare brand Allergy caplets with item number 90036, Allergy Plus tablets with item number 90091, and Cold and Cough tablets with item numbers 90092 and 90033. They are packaged in boxes of 50, 100 and 250 tablets/caplets. The item numbers are printed on the top right corner of the box. The recall includes the following: Item Number Description 90036 PhysiciansCare Allergy; 50 caplets 90091 PhysiciansCare Allergy Plus; 100 tablets Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough; 100 tablets 90033 PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough; 250 tablets. Recalled by Acme United, of Rocky Mount, North Carolina. Units affected: About 2,400.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalled products contain diphenhydramine hydrochloride and acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging 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 Acme United for information on how to dispose of the products and receive a refund of Acme United's average selling price of between $5 and $19.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 18, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23203.