Authorities have issued a major recall for 100 mL bottles of Benadryl Liquid Elixir, warning that faulty packaging could lead to accidental child poisoning.
The recall affects about 2,300 bottles sold online between July 2023 and October 2024. Officials urge anyone who purchased the recalled product to take immediate safety precautions.
Why Benadryl Liquid Elixir was recalled
The bottles failed to include federally required child-resistant packaging. Without this safety feature, young children can open the bottle and accidentally ingest large doses of diphenhydramine, the active ingredient in Benadryl.
Diphenhydramine treats allergies, cold symptoms, and sleeplessness, but even small amounts can cause serious health problems if a child swallows it.
Although no injuries have occurred so far, safety experts emphasize that the danger remains.
How to identify the recalled product
Look for these details:
- Bottle size: 100 mL dark plastic bottle
- Label design: Pink and white with “Benadryl” printed in blue
- Packaging code: X003VRIGUL
- Sale period: Online between July 2023 and October 2024
- Price range: $16 to $19
Consumers should inspect their homes immediately for bottles that match this description.
What to do if you have one
Follow these steps if you purchased a recalled bottle:
- Move the bottle out of reach of children right away.
- Contact the manufacturer to request a full refund.
- Provide proof of purchase and proof of disposal to complete the refund process.
You can find contact details through the official recall notice.
Why child-proof packaging saves lives
Each year, thousands of children suffer accidental poisonings because of easy access to household medications. Child-resistant packaging laws aim to reduce these incidents by making it much harder for young children to open containers.
This recall highlights why consumers must store medicine safely and pay close attention to packaging standards. and compliant packaging are critical for household safety.
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