CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Recall (2026)
CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes has been recalled. The hazard: 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. If you own this, here is what to check and what to do next.
What's being recalled
Product: CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes
This recall involves CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes. The pain-relieving wipes were sold in boxes of 20 individually wrapped packets of flushable wipes. The CVS Health logo, a yellow heart, “Rapid Pain Relief” and “Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes” is printed on the front of the packet and the box.
The hazard behind the cvs health medicated hemorrhoidal wipes recall
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.
(Hazard wording above is quoted directly from the official CPSC notice.)
How to tell if yours is affected
Check the model number and identifying labels described in the official notice before acting. If the details match, treat it as affected. When in doubt, contact the company.
What to do
Refund
What this means for your family
A recall means the issue was caught and the company must make it right, usually at no cost to you. Take the item away from children now, follow the official remedy below, and keep the model and date details handy when you contact the company.
For families, the practical part is simple: pause use first, then verify the exact product details before deciding whether yours is included. Many children's recalls involve narrow model numbers, date ranges, labels, or online sellers, so a quick label check can prevent both unnecessary worry and missed action. If the product was a gift or hand-me-down, share the official notice with the person who bought it so they can help with order records or refund steps.
Official notice
For the complete, authoritative details, see the official CPSC recall notice: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/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
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