CPSC Recall in 2018: Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream Recalled by Natureplex Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-086

Date: January 30, 2018

Product Name: Well at Walgreens pain and itch relief cream

Recall Description:

The recalled Well at Walgreens Pain and Itch Relief Cream tube and packaging are orange with a purple stripe with “Maximum Strength,” “Pain and Itch Relief Cream 4% Lidocaine” and “NET WT 2 OZ (56.7 grams)” printed in white on the front. The Well at Walgreens logo is located on the front upper right corner. The  packaging contains the UPC bar code 3 11917 18962 8 on the back.

Hazard Description:

The packaging is not child resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The pain and itch relief cream contains lidocaine, posing a risk of poisoning to young children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 74,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Walgreens stores nationwide and online at www.walgreens.com from March 2017 through November 2017 for about $7.

Manufactured In:

U.S.