Approximately 500,000 units of Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus Ointment with Lidocaine are being recalled because the packaging is not child-resistant as required by federal safety standards. The pain-relieving ointment is sold in white, one-ounce tubes and was available at major retailers including Walgreens, Rite Aid, Kroger, and Giant Foods between January 2014 and November 2017. Although no injuries have been reported, consumers should immediately move this product out of the reach of children and contact the importer, United Exchange, for instructions on obtaining a full refund.
The ointment contains lidocaine, which poses a serious risk of poisoning to young children if they accidentally ingest it or apply it to their skin. Because the tube's cap does not meet child-resistant requirements, children can easily access the medication.
Consumers should immediately place the recalled ointment out of the reach of children and contact United Exchange, the product's importer, for instructions on how to receive a full refund from the place of purchase.
Recalled Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus with Lidocaine
Lot number location on recalled Maximum Strength Bacitraycin Plus with Lidocaine
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response