| Product name |
PhysiciansCare Allergy, Allergy Plus and Cold and Cough |
| 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), 90092 (PhysiciansCare Non-Drowsy Cold and Cough; 100 tablets), and 90033 (PhysiciansCare Cold and Cough; 250 tablets). |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
Online at Amazon.com for between $5 and $19. This is Acme United's average selling price. It is not known at what price third parties sold the recalled products on Amazon. |
| Company |
Acme United 888-803-0509; web pages https://www.recallrtr.com/acmeunitedotc2 or at www.acmeunited.com |
| Dates sold |
January 2021 through August 2022 |
| Date posted |
05/18/2023 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/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 |
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