BioMed Balance Recalls Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | BioMed Balance Wintergreen and Birch Tar Essential Oils |
| Units | About 60 |
| Hazards | 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. |
| Remedies | Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact BioMed Balance for a full refund. |
| Manufacturers | BioMed Balance, of Kent, Wash. |
Details
This recall involves BioMed Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils in blue and glass 30 mL bottles, respectively, with black caps. “BioMed Balance” and “Organic WinterGreen” or “Organic Birch Tar” are printed on the label. The UPC code is located on the left side of the label. Product Name UPC Code Wintergreen 812949003710 Birch Tar 812949003833
Consumer Contact
BioMed Balance collect at 206-763-1086 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and email at [email protected] for more information.
