The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20145·Announced 2020-07-08

GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil Recalled for Packaging Defect

GloryBee Natural Sweeteners is recalling Wintergreen Essential Oil because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc. is recalling GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil in 0.5 fl. oz., 1 fl. oz., 4 fl. oz., and 16 fl. oz. amber glass bottles. The recall is due to the product's failure to meet child-resistant packaging requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The product contains methyl salicylate, which poses a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children.

Approximately 540 units were sold online at GloryBee.com and at specialty and health food stores nationwide from October 2016 through August 2019 for between $4 and $57. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children. They can contact GloryBee toll-free at 888-240-4525 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.GloryBee.com to request a free child-resistant replacement cap or store credit.

The recalled product

Product
GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil
Affected units
540

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.