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BioMed Balance Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately store the product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact BioMed Balance for a full refund.
Who to contact: BioMed Balance collect at 206-763-1086 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday and email at sales@biomedbalance.com for more information.
The product
This recall involves BioMed Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils in blue and glass 30 mL bottles, respectively, with black caps. "BioMed Balance" and "Organic WinterGreen" or "Organic Birch Tar" are printed on the label. The UPC code is located on the left side of the label. Product Name UPC Code Wintergreen 812949003710 Birch Tar 812949003833
Details
- Units affected
- About 60
- Recall date
- July 22, 2020
- Brand
- BioMed Balance, of Kent, Wash.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Online at www.azurestandard.com from October 2019 through June 2020 for between $7 and $11.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “BioMed Balance Recalls Wintergreen and Sweet Birch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirements; Risk of Poisoning”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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