NATIONWIDE — Federal regulators have issued a nationwide recall for more than 75,000 boxes of medicated wipes sold exclusively at CVS stores, warning that the product lacks mandatory child-resistant packaging and poses a risk of serious injury or death to young children.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Diamond Wipes International, Inc., of Chino, California, is voluntarily recalling approximately 75,315 boxes of CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes. The recall, finalized on July 2, 2026, focuses on a violation of the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA).
The individually wrapped flushable wipes contain lidocaine, a potent local anesthetic frequently utilized in over-the-counter topical pain relief products. Under strict federal guidelines, any consumer product utilizing therapeutic levels of lidocaine must be distributed in child-resistant packaging to prevent accidental exposure.
Because the single-use packets can be easily torn open by toddlers, they present a significant chemical ingestion hazard. If a child swallows or chews on the medicated wipes, the lidocaine can quickly be absorbed into their system, causing systemic toxicity.
According to medical experts, symptoms of lidocaine poisoning can directly impact the central nervous and cardiovascular systems. Parents should monitor for:
- Dizziness or slurred speech
- Rapid, erratic, or irregular heartbeats
- Seizures
- Loss of consciousness
In severe cases, high doses of lidocaine ingestion can lead to fatal cardiac or respiratory arrest. Fortunately, Diamond Wipes International and CVS report that no injuries or medical emergencies have been linked to the product to date.
Product Identification Details
The recall strictly encompasses a single product line distributed over six years. All lot codes are included under the order.
| Product Name | Packaging Description | Retail Availability | Est. Cost |
| CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes | Sold in cardboard boxes containing 20 individually wrapped, flushable wipe packets. The box and individual wrappers feature the CVS Health logo, a yellow heart icon, and the phrases “Rapid Pain Relief” and “Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes.” | Sold at CVS and CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide, as well as online via cvs.com, from April 2020 through April 2026. | $16.00 per box |
Mandatory Consumer Actions
Health and safety officials urge households to check their medicine cabinets, linen closets, and bathrooms immediately. If you own this product, take the following steps:
- Secure the Product: Move any remaining wipes entirely out of sight and out of the physical reach of infants and young children.
- Return for a Refund: Consumers are asked to gather their remaining unopened wipe packets along with the original retail box packaging and bring them to any local CVS Pharmacy location to receive a full refund.
EMERGENCY NOTICE: If you suspect or have confirmation that a child has chewed on, swallowed, or otherwise ingested any portion of a recalled wipe, bypass standard customer service channels and contact the National Poison Control Hotline immediately at 1-800-222-1222 or dial 911.
For non-emergency product inquiries, consumers can contact CVS Customer Care toll-free at 800-746-7287. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET, and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. ET. Inquiries can also be emailed to customercare@cvs.com or tracked online via cvs.com/retail/help/recalls.
