The Recall Desk
LowFDA (Drugs)·D-1541-2020·Announced 2020-09-02

Red Cross Oral Pain Relief Recalled for Cotton Pellet Labeling Error

The Mentholatum Company is recalling Red Cross Oral Pain Relief blister packs because the included cotton pellet box incorrectly lists Natural Eugenol Oil as an ingredient.

What this means for you

Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which by definition is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, and the issue is a minor labeling error regarding an ingredient not present in the product.

Plain-English summary

The Mentholatum Company is voluntarily recalling 31,732 blister packs of Red Cross Oral Pain Relief (Benzocaine 20%) Maximum Strength. The product is distributed nationwide within the U.S. and is identified by Item Number 95090007 and Lot # 66572.

The recall is due to a labeling error on the cotton pellet box found inside the blister pack. The box states that the product contains "Natural Eugenol Oil," which is incorrect as the product does not contain this ingredient. This is a Class III recall, indicating the error is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact The Mentholatum Company for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
RED CROSS ORAL PAIN RELIEF (BENZOCAINE)
Brand
RED CROSS ORAL PAIN RELIEF
Affected units
31,732

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 (1)

  • Item Number: 95090007 Lot #: 66572

UPCs (1)

  • 310742095098

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.