Over 14,000 packs of cold and flu medicine have been recalled due to a risk of child poisoning. 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 meet the requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which mandates child-resistant packaging. The recalled Safetussin tablets can be easily pushed through the foil, potentially endangering children who ingest the contents. Approximately 14,250 packs of this cold and flu medicine have been recalled, with no reported injuries or incidents as of now.
The recall specifically affects Safetussin’s Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold, and Flu 24-count caplet blister packs. These packs are labeled as “Multi-Symptom,” “Cough, Cold & Flu,” and “Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes.” They are sold in blue, orange, and red cardboard boxes, each priced at around $11. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the recall on April 10, 2025, citing the potential risk of child poisoning.
The recalled products were sold at various retailers such as H-E-B, Harris-Teeter, and other regional grocery stores, as well as independently-owned pharmacies across the country between July 2024 and March 2025. The packs were manufactured in India and distributed by Kramer Laboratories in Bridgewater, New Jersey.
If you have one of the recalled products, it is important to immediately store it out of reach of children and contact Kramer Laboratories for information on how to return or dispose of the items. You can reach Kramer Laboratories by phone at 800-824-4894 on weekdays between 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, via email at kramerlabs@emersongroup.com, or visit safetussin.com/recall for more details.
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