Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

First Aid Only Sting Relief Swabs Recalled for Product Mix-Up

Agency Publication Date: October 28, 2025

Summary

Acme United Corporation is recalling 2,338 boxes of First Aid Only Sting Relief Swabs (10 swabs per box) due to a product mix-up. This recall affects part number 19-001 with lot number 2251994 and an expiration date of September 30, 2029. Consumers who have these products should stop using them and follow the disposal or refund instructions provided.

Risk

A product mix-up means the contents of the package may not match the label, potentially leading to the use of an incorrect medication or treatment that may not be effective for stings or could cause an adverse reaction.

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the box for 'First Aid Only Sting Relief Swabs', part number 19-001, and UPC 738743190015.
Check the packaging for lot number 2251994 and the expiration date of 9/30/2029.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Acme United Corporation for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Sting Relief Swabs, First Aid Only (10 Swabs per box)

Variants: 10 Swabs per box

Model:

19-001

UPC Codes:

738743190015

Lot Numbers:

2251994 (Exp 9/30/2029)

Manufactured for Acme United Corporation.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 97683

Status: Active

Manufacturer: ACME UNITED CORPORATION

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2338 boxes

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Identify if you have the affected product by checking the box for 'First Aid Only Sting Relief Swabs', part number 19-001, and UPC 738743190015.

Check the packaging for lot number 2251994 and the expiration date of 9/30/2029.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Acme United Corporation for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.