CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes

Diamond Wipes International, Inc. of Chino, California has recalled CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall was announced on July 2, 2026. It involves a choking hazard.

Below is a plain-English summary of what was recalled, why it was recalled, how to tell whether you have the affected product, and what steps you can take. For the complete and most current details, you can view the CPSC record linked further down this page.

What was recalled?

This recall covers CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes, with approximately About 75,315 affected. The company behind the recall is Diamond Wipes International, Inc. of Chino, California.

From the official recall notice: “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.”

Why was CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes recalled?

According to the CPSC, the hazard is described as follows: “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 you….” In plain terms, this recall relates to a choking hazard.

A choking hazard means the product can release small parts that a young child could put in their mouth and swallow. Because choking can be very serious for small children, these products are recalled quickly, and caregivers are urged to keep the item away from children.

Reported injuries at the time of the recall notice: None reported

What should you do?

If you think you may have bought CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes, compare it against the product description and identifying codes before using it.

The official recall notice states: “Consumers should secure the wipes out of sight and reach of children immediately and contact CVS for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to return unopened packets of wipes with the retail box packaging to any CVS store.”

About this recall

This recall applies to products sold in the United States. RecallRadar summarizes recall information from public CPSC data to make it easier to understand. We are an independent service and are not affiliated with the CPSC or any government agency, so please always refer to the official source for the authoritative record — and note the “last synced” date shown on this page, since recall details can change over time.