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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

  • Recalled Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu, 24-count caplets
Name of Product:
Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs
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.

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
April 10, 2025
Units:

About 14,250

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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
HEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide from July 2024 through March 2025 for about $11.
Distributor(s):
Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey(a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey)
Manufactured In:
India
Recall number:
25-223

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