Wintergreen Birch Essential Oils (Bio Source Naturals) – Child safety issue (2020)
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils
Brand
Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Bio Source Naturals, of New Boston, Mich. is recalling Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils. The hazard is: The products contain the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as r. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
This recall involves Bio Source Naturals Wintergreen and Birch Sweet Essential Oils in amber glass bottles with white or black caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 2 fl. oz. (60 mL), and 4 fl. oz. (120 mL). "Birch (Sweet)," "Betula lenta," "Wintergreen," the Bio Source Naturals logo and the volume amounts are printed on the green and white labels.
Reported concern (CPSC)
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 are not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
Consumers should immediately store the products in a safe location out of reach of children and contact Bio Source Naturals for a full refund. Bio Source Naturals is directly notifying all known purchasers about the recall.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026