doTERRA Recalls 1.3 Million Bottles of Deep Blue, PastTense, and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning (Recall Alert)
What's being recalled
doTERRA Deep Blue, PastTense and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils
Units: About 1.3 million
This recall involves doTERRA Deep Blue, PastTense and Deep Blue Touch Essential Oils in 10 mL glass bottles with rollerball applicator and black cap. The product name, volume amount, SKU, and doTERRA logo are printed on the product labels. The following lot number can be found on the bottom of the bottle: Name Size Lot Number SKU Deep Blue 10 ml 183055, 183232, 190882, 191362, 191484, 192563, 192694, 200853, 202203, 202412, 201622, 202262 60200144 PastTense 10 ml 182621, 190072, 190452, 190512, 190573, 190642, 190662, 190702, 190801, 190921, 191232, 191404, 193451, 200242, 200422, 200932, 201292, 201351, 201392, 201401, 201471, 201481, 201493, 201541, 201551, 201571, 201603, 201673, 201744, 201754, 201822, 201971, 202043 31350001 Deep Blue Touch 10 ml 183094, 190802, 192314, 192666, 193222, 201141, 201923 60200145
The problem, in CPSC's words
The products contain the substance methyl salicylate, 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, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are applied to the skin or swallowed by young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
No incidents or injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact doTERRA for a free replacement product of similar value. doTERRA is contacting all known purchasers directly.
How to contact the company
doTERRA at 800-411-8151 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. MT and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT on Saturdays, live chat Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. MT and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MT on Saturdays, email at [email protected], or online at www.doterra.com and click on "Recall - Important Safety Information" or www.doterranotices.com for more information.
More child-resistant packaging recalls
Diamond Wipes International Recalls MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
MD Wipe Outz Numbing Tattoo Wipes · About 55,250
Liizousuda Paint Thinner Bottles Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging; Sold on Amazon.com by Shenzhen Gudebo Technology
Liizousuda Paint Thinner · About 4,200
Diamond Wipes International Recalls CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes · About 75,315
Shield Line Recalls MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Child Poisoning; Violate Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
MedPride Baby Oil · About 8,420
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 21734, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.