Wintergreen Essential Oil (GloryBee) – child safety issue (2020)
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According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil
Brand
GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore.
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
GloryBee Natural Sweeteners Inc., of Eugene, Ore. is recalling GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil. The hazard is: The product contains 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 GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil in amber glass bottles with black caps. The essential oils were sold in 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL), 1 fl. oz. (30 mL), 4 fl. oz. (118 mL) and 16 fl. oz. (473 mL). "Wintergreen," "Gaultheria procumbens," "100% Pure Undiluted," the GloryBee logo and the volume amount are printed on the brown labels. The lot numbers for the recalled products are printed on the front of the label. The UPC codes are located next to the barcode. Product Name Size Product Number UPC Code Lot Numbers GloryBee Wintergreen Essential Oil 15 mL 19831 3004244255 MG0101255 MG0100449 30 mL 19832 3004244256 MG0100456 MG0101256 MG0114984 MG0115834 MG0117772 MG0122440 MG0126997 MG0129053 MG0130989 MG0131370 118 mL 19833 3004244257 MG0100464 MG0101258 MG0120174 MG0130988 MG0131369 473 mL 19834 3004244258 MG0100471 MG0101259 MG0120175 MG0130987 MG0131368
Reported concern (CPSC)
The product contains the substance methyl salicylate which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is 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 product in a safe location out of reach of children and contact GloryBee for a free child-resistant replacement cap or store credit.
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