Natural Solutions for Life Recalls Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

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Nov 30, 2017, 13:35 ET

WASHINGTON, Nov. 30, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Natural-Solutions-for-Life-Recalls-Synodrin-Pain-Relieving-Cream-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Closure-Requirement

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Maximum Strength Synodrin Pain Relieving Cream with Lidocaine

Hazard: The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain relieving cream contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Remedy: Replace

Consumers should immediately place the recalled pain relieving cream out of the reach of children and contact Natural Solutions for Life to obtain a free replacement cap.

Consumer Contact:

Natural Solutions for Life toll-free at 855-499-6435 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.Synodrin.com and click on"About Us" and then "Recall Information" for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 56,000

Description:

The recalled Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength Pain Relieving Cream is in a white jar with a blue label with " Synodrin Lidocaine Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream" printed on the front. The jars measure about three inches in diameter, are three inches tall and weigh about 4 ounces. They were sold in a blue box with yellow letters "Lidocaine" and white letters "Maximum Strength 4% Pain Relieving Cream." The brand name Synodrin is printed on the jar and the box. The box and jar have UPC code 8 64751 00032 6 printed on the right side.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Sold At: Albertsons/Safeway, Giant, Harris Teeter, Meijer, Stop & Shop and Rite-Aid stores nationwide and online at Jet.com and Amazon.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $19.

Manufacturer: Natural Solutions for Life, Inc. of Robinson, Ill.

Manufactured in: United States

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