Release Date: April 10, 2025
Release Number: 25-DFC 03/31/2025

Kramer Laboratories Recalls Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu Blister Packs Due to Risk Child Poisoning; Violation of Federal Regulation for Child Resistant Packaging

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu tablets blister packs

Hazard: The Safetussin over-the-counter cold medicine contains acetaminophen which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). 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: Refund

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.

Consumer Contact: Kramer Laboratories at 800-824-4894 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, e-mail at [email protected], or online at safetussin.com/recall for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 14,250

Description: This recall involves Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu 24 count tablet 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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

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)

Manufactured in: India

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Recalled Safetussin Max Strength Multi-Symptom Cough, Cold and Flu, 24 count tablets

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