Kramer Laboratories has announced a recall of its Safetussin Max Strength cough medicine. The company said it failed to meet federal child-resistant packaging policies. The oversight poses a risk of accidental poisoning in children.

The recall affects almost 15,000 boxes of Safetussin cough medicine. Consumers bought them at H-E-B and Harris-Teeter branches. They were also available at grocery stores and pharmacies across the country.

What are the Affected Products?

The recall involves Safetussin Max Strength caplet medicine. The product packaging has the “Safetussin” label. It also describes the medicine as “Multi-Symptom” for “Cough, Cold & Flu.” The box also says the medicine is “Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure, Diabetes.”

The product comes in cardboard boxes with blue, orange, and red colors. Consumers can find drug facts and information on the back.

Kramer Laboratories recalled over-the-counter cold medicine, which has acetaminophen. The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires acetaminophen to be in child-resistant packaging.

Pushing the tablets through the foil in Safetussin’s current blister packs is easy. This increases the risk of young children accessing and swallowing the medication.

What Should Consumers Do?

Kramer Laboratories is advising consumers to store the product away from their children. They should also reach out to the company for return and disposal instructions. Consumers will receive a full refund for doing this.

Consumers should discard the medicine and its packaging. They should do this even if the medication itself isn’t defective.Consumers can also reach out to Kramer Laboratories by calling 800-824-4894. The company is open from Monday to Friday at 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. They can also email the company at kramerlabs@emersongroup.com. Consumers can also check https://safetussin.com/recall.