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Kramer Laboratories Recalls Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold an...

Published: April 10, 2025Recall ID: 25223Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The Safetussin over-the-counter cold medicine contains acetaminophen, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the products is not child-resistant as a tablet can be pushed through the foil, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu 24-count caplet blister packs. They are labeled with "Safetussin," "Multi-Symptom," "Cough, Cold & Flu" and "Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes." They were sold in a blue, orange and red cardboard box with the drug facts label on the back.

Affected Products

Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs

Additional Source Details

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U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Kramer-Laboratories-Recalls-Safetussin-Max-Strength-Multi-Symptom-Cough-Cold-and-Flu-Blister-Packs-Due-to-Risk-of-Child-Poisoning-Violation-of-Federal-Regulation-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging
TitleKramer Laboratories Recalls Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu Blister Packs Due to Risk of Child Poisoning; Violation of Federal Regulation for Child Resistant Packaging
Images › U R Lhttps://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/safetussin.png
Images › CaptionRecalled Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu, 24-count caplets
Hazards › NameThe Safetussin over-the-counter cold medicine contains acetaminophen, which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the products is not child-resistant as a tablet can be pushed through the foil, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Injuries › NameNone reported
Products › NameSafetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs
Products › Number Of UnitsAbout 14,250
Recall I D10239
Remedies › NameConsumers should immediately secure the product out of the sight and reach of children and contact Kramer Laboratories for information on how to return or dispose of the product for a full refund. Only the packaging is being recalled, not the medicine itself, but both should be disposed.
Retailers › NameHEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide from July 2024 through March 2025 for about $11.
Recall Date2025-04-10T00:00:00
DescriptionThis recall involves Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu 24-count caplet blister packs. They are labeled with "Safetussin," "Multi-Symptom," "Cough, Cold & Flu" and "Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes." They were sold in a blue, orange and red cardboard box with the drug facts label on the back.
Distributors › NameKramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey (a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey)
Recall Number25223
Remedy Options › OptionRefund
Consumer ContactKramer Laboratories at 800-824-4894 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, e-mail at kramerlabs@emersongroup.com, or online at https://safetussin.com/recall for more information.
Last Publish Date2025-04-10T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › CountryIndia