The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20778·Announced 2020-09-10

Organic Aromas Recalls Wintergreen Essential Oil Due to Packaging Safety Defect

Organic Aromas is recalling Wintergreen Essential Oil because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if swallowed by 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 for risk-of-harm products without reported illness.

Plain-English summary

Organic Aromas is recalling approximately 300 units of Wintergreen Essential Oil in 2mL, 10mL, 30mL, and 50mL amber glass bottles. The recall is due to the product's failure to meet child-resistant packaging requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The product contains methyl salicylate, which requires child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental ingestion by young children.

The recalled products were sold online at www.organicaromas.com from November 2017 through January 2020 for between $12 and $84. The bottles feature white or black caps and white labels with the firm name "Organic Aromas" and "Wintergreen Pure Essential Oil." A 2mL size sold as part of the "Discovery Collection" is also included in the recall. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children. They can contact Organic Aromas at 800-369-5764, email [email protected], or visit www.organicaromas.com to receive store credit for the original purchase price or a replacement with any other essential oil of choice in the same size.

The recalled product

Product
Organic Aromas Wintergreen Essential Oil
Manufacturer
Organic Aromas, of Taiwan
Category
Consumer Product — Essential Oils
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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