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

Recall number

25223

Title

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

Recall date

2025-04-10T00:00:00

Manufacturers

Made in

{"Country":"India"}

Importers

Distributors

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Kramer Laboratories, of Bridgewater, New Jersey (a subsidiary of Arcadia Consumer Healthcare, of Bridgewater, New Jersey)"}

Sold at

{"CompanyID":"","Name":"HEB, Harris-Teeter and other regional grocery stores and independently owned pharmacies nationwide from July 2024 through March 2025 for about $11."}

Products

{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs","NumberOfUnits":"About 14,250","Type":""}

UPCs

Hazards

{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"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."}

Remedies

{"Name":"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."}

Injuries reported

{"Name":"None reported"}

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.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/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

Last published

2025-04-10T00:00:00

Cite as

CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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