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
CPSC recall 25223. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 25223 has the recall date 10 Apr 2025. The notice names the firm Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey (a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey). The recall has about 14,250 units. The median CPSC recall of 2025 has 5,950 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Poisoning.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 14,250 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs, About 14,250 |
| 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 | Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey (a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey) |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 14,250Median of 2025: 5,950
- CPSC recalls of 2025
- 420
- Recalls of 2025 with one of the same hazards
- 52%
- Recalls on the register that name Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey (a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey)
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 25223The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 25223. https://recallregister.com/product/10239-kramer-laboratories-recalls-safetussin-max-strength-multi-symptom-coug/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 25223 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
HEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide from July 2024 through March 2025 for about $11.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 25223?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 25223?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 14,250