Sting relief swabs recalled from one lot over a product mix-up
Acme United Corporation is recalling 2,338 boxes of First Aid Only Sting Relief Swabs from one lot over a product mix-up.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: Scored 2 because the record states only a product mix-up, without identifying the substituted product or any health consequence.
Plain-English summary
Sting Relief Swabs, First Aid Only, 10 swabs per box, part number 19-001, UPC 738743190015, manufactured for Acme United Corporation of Shelton, Connecticut, are being recalled over a product mix-up.
The recall covers 2,338 boxes from lot 2251994, expiring 30 September 2029. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.
The enforcement record gives the reason only as "Product Mix-up" and does not say what the product was mixed up with or describe a health consequence. No injuries are reported.
Anyone holding a box from lot 2251994 should stop using it and follow the firm's instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Sting Relief Swabs, First Aid Only, 10 Swabs per box, part number 19-001, Manufactured for: Acme United Corporation, 1 Waterview Dr. Shelton, CT, Made in the USA UPC 738743190015
- Manufacturer
- ACME UNITED CORPORATION
- Category
- Drug — Topical first aid
- Affected units
- 2,338
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot #: 2251994
- Exp 9/30/2029
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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