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Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs — recall

Consumer goods · United States · 2025-04-10

Hazard: Risk of Child Poisoning

Safetussin Max Strength Cough, Cold and Flu tablets pose a child poisoning risk

Country	United States
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2025-04-10
Distributor	Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey(a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey)_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ Manufactured In:_x000D_ _x000D_ _x000D_ India
Retailer	HEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide
Units affected	14250
Hazard	Risk of Child Poisoning
Hazard description	The Safetussin over-the-counter cold medicine contains acetaminophen, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the products is not child-resistant as a tablet can be pushed through the foil, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Non-compliance	Federal Regulation for Child Resistant Packaging
Remedy	Consumers should immediately secure the product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Kramer Laboratories for information on how to return or dispose of the product for a full refund. Only the packaging is being recalled, not the medicine itself, but both should be disposed.
Recall number	25-223
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	CPSC/CPSIA, ASTM F963 (toys), UL · Full guide →

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