Lidocaine Recall: CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes
Diamond Wipes International is recalling CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes because the packaging is not child-resistant, which is required for lidocaine under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This packaging deficiency creates a risk of serious injury or death if ingested by a young child.
| Brand | CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes |
|---|---|
| Product | CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes |
| Reason | The recalled medicated wipes contain lidocaine, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging of the wipes is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents of the wipes are ingested by young children. |
| Severity | unknown |
| Agency | CPSC |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using the wipes and keep them out of reach of children.
- Dispose of the product or return it according to retailer instructions.
- If swallowed, seek medical help immediately or contact Poison Control.
How to identify the recalled item
| Recall number | 26593 |
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These are the identifiers CPSC published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
Where it was sold
CVS and CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online at www.cvs.com from April 2020 through April 2026 for about $16.
Quoted from the CPSC notice.
VERIFIED SOURCES
Other lidocaine recalls
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