The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20767·Announced 2020-07-30

Bio Source Naturals Recalls Wintergreen and Birch Essential Oils for Packaging Defect

Bio Source Naturals is recalling Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils 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 from methyl salicylate) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bio Source Naturals is recalling approximately 390 units of Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils. The products are sold in amber glass bottles with white or black caps in 15 mL, 30 mL, 60 mL, and 120 mL sizes. The recall is due to a failure to meet the child-resistant packaging requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).

The essential oils contain methyl salicylate, a substance that requires child-resistant packaging. Because the current packaging is not child-resistant, there is a risk of poisoning if young children swallow the contents. The company has not reported any injuries or illnesses associated with these products.

The affected products were sold online at BioSourceNaturals.com, Etsy.com, and Amazon.com from July 2013 through June 2020 for between $5 and $40. Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Bio Source Naturals for a full refund. The company is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils
Manufacturer
Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich.
Category
Consumer Product — Essential Oils
Hazard
Affected units
390

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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