| Product name |
Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs |
| Description |
This recall involves Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu 24-count caplet blister packs. They are labeled with Safetussin Multi-Symptom, Cough, Cold & Flu and Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes. They were sold in a blue, orange and red cardboard box with the drug facts label on the back. |
| Problem |
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. |
| Distribution |
HEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide for about $11. |
| Company |
Kramer Laboratories 800-824-4894; e-mail kramerlabs@emersongroup.com, or website https://safetussin.com/recall |
| Dates sold |
July 2024 through March 2025 |
| Date posted |
04/11/2025 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kramer-Laboratories-Recalls-Safetussin-Max-Strength-Multi-Symptom-Cough-Cold-and-Flu-Blister-Packs-Due-to-Risk-of-Child-Poisoning-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging |
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