Kramer Laboratories Recalls Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold an...
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
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://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 |
| Title | 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 |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/safetussin.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu, 24-count caplets |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,250 |
| Recall I D | 10239 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers 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 › Name | HEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide from July 2024 through March 2025 for about $11. |
| Recall Date | 2025-04-10T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey (a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey) |
| Recall Number | 25223 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Kramer 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 Date | 2025-04-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |