The affected medicine is sold in cardboard boxes that are blue, orange and red for around $11.
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- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall on Thursday for Safetussin’s Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flue tablet blister packs.
- The cold and flu medicine doesn’t feature child-resistant packaging, posing a risk of poisoning children.
More than 14,000 packs of cold and flu medicine have been recalled for a potential risk of child poisoning.
On Thursday, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a recall for Safetussin’s Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablet blister packs. The product’s packaging does not comply with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which requires child-resistant packaging. The recalled Safetussin tablets can be pushed through a piece of foil, posing a risk of poisoning children who swallow its contents.
About 14,250 packs of the cold and flu medicine have been recalled, the Consumer Product Safety Commission reported. As of Thursday, no injuries or incidents had been reported.
What products are listed in the recall?
The recall affects Safetussin’s Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu 24-count caplet blister packs. The packs are labeled with “Multi-Symptom,” “Cough, Cold & Flu,” and “Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes.” They are sold in cardboard boxes that are blue, orange and red. Each box was sold for around $11.
Where were the recalled products sold?
The recalled packs were sold at H-E-B, Harris-Teeter, and other regional grocery stores and independently-owned pharmacies nationwide between July 2024 and March 2025, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The packs were manufactured in India and distributed by Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey, according to Safetussin.
What should you do if you have a recalled product?
Immediately secure the product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Kramer Laboratories for information on how to return to dispose of the products. Contact Kramer Laboratories by phone at 800-824-4894 Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, email at kramerlabs@emersongroup.com, or visit safetussin.com/recall for more information.
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