Plantimex · Recalled
Plantimex Recalls Mamisan Lidocaine Ointment Containers Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
The ointment contains lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The ointment's packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
- Units
- About 50,330
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- Repair
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Affected
This recall involves Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment jars. The ointment comes in an orange container with a white continuous thread lid and has the Mamisan trademark printed on top of the lid and on the label. The ointment was sold in a 3.52 ounce plastic jar. The wraparound label includes instructions and drug facts. Only jars with UPC code 860006498115 are included in the recall.
The file
- Sold at
- Walmart and Target stores nationwide and online at Target.com from April 2024 through October 2025 for about $10.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- United States
- Recalled by
- MiramarLab, of Doral, Florida, Plantimex Distributors, Inc., of San Diego, California
Incident log
None reported
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately secure the recalled ointment jars out of the sight and reach of children and contact Plantimex to receive a free replacement lid. Once the product is secured with the replacement lid, consumers can use the product, as directed.
Plantimex toll-free at 855-752-6869 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at customercare@plantimexusa.com with the subject "RECALL" or online at http://plantimexusa.com/contact.php or www.plantimexusa.com and contact us for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
