Recall issued for potential significant risk with use of Zicam, Orajel swabs. What to know
A "potential microbial contamination" has lead to the recall of several cold nasal swabs and baby teething swabs, according to an announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration June 9.
All lots of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs have been recalled due to the potential contamination.
The swabs can "potentially present a significant risk to the health and safety of consumers including serious and life-threatening blood infections."
Here's what you should know.
Church & Dwight Co. is recalling all lots of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs due to potential microbial contamination identified as fungi in cotton swab components, according to a June 9 news release.
The recall is limited exclusively to Zicam and Orajel swab products.
All other Zicam and Orajel products, including Zicam RapidMelts, are not affected by the recall, the news released from the FDA said.
As of June 9, "no serious adverse events" associated with the affected product have been reported, the FDA said.
Recalled Zicam and Orajel swabs included in the recall are:
Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, all lots: A zinc-free, homeopathic cold remedy swab designed to shorten the duration of the common cold.
Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, all lots: A nasal cleansing swab product (discontinued in December 2024).
Orajel Baby Teething Swabs, all lots: Pre-moistened swabs designed to soothe teething discomfort in infants and toddlers.
"Swabs found to contain microbial contamination can potentially present a significant risk to the health and safety of consumers including serious and life-threatening blood infections in users whose nasal mucosa may be compromised due to inflammation and mechanical injuries.
"The risk is highest — potentially severe or life-threatening — among children and individuals with compromised immune systems or other underlying medical conditions."
The recalled products were distributed nationwide in the United States and in Puerto Rico.
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products should stop using the product immediately, the FDA said.
Go to churchdwightrecall.com or call the Consumer Relations team at 800-981-4710 for a full refund.
This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: Zicam recall: cold nasal swabs. Also Orajel baby teething swabs
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