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Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Recall alert: Orajel teething swabs pulled from shelves over potential fungal contamination
Orajel teething swabs recalled over fungal concerns—here's what parents should know If you have a stash of teething remedies tucked into your medicine cabinet, it may be time to take a second look. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of several swab-based products—including certain Orajel Baby Teething Swabs—due to possible fungal contamination in the cotton tip component. The recall also includes two types of Zicam nasal swabs. According to the FDA's official alert, these fungi could pose a health risk, especially for children or individuals with weakened immune systems. This isn't a reason to panic—but it is a moment to pause and take action. Related: 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states after salmonella outbreak All lot numbers of the following products are affected: Orajel Baby Teething Swabs UPC: 310310400002Use: To soothe teething discomfort in babies and toddlers Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs UPC: 732216301205Use: Homeopathic swab meant to shorten cold duration Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs UPC: 732216301656Use: Nasal cleansing swabs (discontinued in 2024) Important: This recall does not include other Orajel or Zicam products, such as gels or RapidMelts. Check your medicine cabinet for any of the products above. Look for the UPC code on the packaging. Stop using recalled products immediately. Visit or call 1‑800‑981‑4710 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) for a full refund. Dispose of the product safely—do not donate or give it away. Related: Check your fridge: Cucumber recall hits 15 states after salmonella outbreak The FDA says the risk is highest for individuals with inflamed nasal tissue or weakened immune systems, as the fungal contamination could lead to serious infections, especially in the bloodstream. But if your baby seems healthy and has shown no unusual symptoms, there's no immediate cause for alarm. Still, if you've recently used a recalled swab call your pediatrician and mention the recall for guidance. Recalls like these are unsettling—but they're also a sign that safety systems are working. If you've used these products, take a breath. Take the next step. You're doing the right thing by staying informed and responsive.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Recall alert: Orajel teething swabs pulled from shelves over potential fungal contamination
Orajel teething swabs recalled over fungal concerns—here's what parents should know If you have a stash of teething remedies tucked into your medicine cabinet, it may be time to take a second look. Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of several swab-based products—including certain Orajel Baby Teething Swabs—due to possible fungal contamination in the cotton tip component. The recall also includes two types of Zicam nasal swabs. According to the FDA's official alert, these fungi could pose a health risk, especially for children or individuals with weakened immune systems. This isn't a reason to panic—but it is a moment to pause and take action. Related: 1.7 million eggs recalled across 9 states after salmonella outbreak All lot numbers of the following products are affected: Orajel Baby Teething Swabs UPC: 310310400002Use: To soothe teething discomfort in babies and toddlers Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs UPC: 732216301205Use: Homeopathic swab meant to shorten cold duration Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs UPC: 732216301656Use: Nasal cleansing swabs (discontinued in 2024) Important: This recall does not include other Orajel or Zicam products, such as gels or RapidMelts. Check your medicine cabinet for any of the products above. Look for the UPC code on the packaging. Stop using recalled products immediately. Visit or call 1‑800‑981‑4710 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET) for a full refund. Dispose of the product safely—do not donate or give it away. Related: Check your fridge: Cucumber recall hits 15 states after salmonella outbreak The FDA says the risk is highest for individuals with inflamed nasal tissue or weakened immune systems, as the fungal contamination could lead to serious infections, especially in the bloodstream. But if your baby seems healthy and has shown no unusual symptoms, there's no immediate cause for alarm. Still, if you've recently used a recalled swab call your pediatrician and mention the recall for guidance. Recalls like these are unsettling—but they're also a sign that safety systems are working. If you've used these products, take a breath. Take the next step. You're doing the right thing by staying informed and responsive.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Wisconsin Zicam customers may be eligible for cash back in $6 million class action settlement
If you bought Zicam products to alleviate cold or flu symptoms last year, you could be eligible to get some money back — but you have to act quick. Zicam manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. agreed to settle a $6 million class action suit filed in 2022, which alleged it engaged in misleading advertising. According to the lawsuit, the manufacturer falsely claimed that its products were proven to be effective at shortening the length and severity of cold and flu illnesses. Church & Dwight denies wrongdoing as part of the settlement and says it has proper clinical evidence to backup its claims. Multiple Zicam-brand items were named in the suit, including RapidMelts and Oral Mist, though all Zicam-branded products are considered part of the suit and settlement. The Ewing, New Jersey-based manufacturer has also agreed to change the labeling on these products. Here's what to know: Any U.S. consumer who purchased one or more Zicam products before Oct. 17, 2024, is eligible to submit a claim. With proof of purchase, you can get $5 back per product purchased up to six products, totaling $30. Without proof of purchase, you can get $2.50 back for up to two products, totaling $5. To claim your payment, visit the settlement website and submit a form. It requires you to provide your full name, address, contact information and information about the products you purchased. Payment options for the settlement are a prepaid MasterCard, Venmo or Zelle. If you want to submit a claim, you have to act quick. The deadline is Friday, Feb. 21 at 11:59 p.m. PT. RELATED: What to know about the wheelchair speed control dial recall that could affect Wisconsinites This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Zicam settlement: See if you're eligible to file claim in Wisconsin
USA Today
20-02-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Bought a Zicam cold or flu product? You could get money in $6M class action settlement
Bought a Zicam cold or flu product? You could get money in $6M class action settlement Show Caption Hide Caption FDA questions cold medicine effectiveness Many of us reach for cold medicine when we're feeling under the weather. However, the FDA says, they don't actually work. Fox - Seattle If you purchased a Zicam product to treat your cold or flu symptoms last year, you could be entitled to some cash back - but the deadline to make a claim is fast approaching. Church & Dwight Co., the manufacturer of Zicam products, has agreed to settle a $6 million class action suit filed in 2022 alleging that it engaged in misleading advertising. According to the lawsuit, Church & Dwight falsely claimed that its products were proven to be effective at shortening the length and severity of cold and flu illnesses. As part of the settlement, Church & Dwight denies wrongdoing and says it does have proper clinical evidence to backup its products' claims. Multiple Zicam-brand items were named explicitly in the suit, including RapidMelts, Oral Mist and medicated fruit drops, but all Zicam products are considered to be part of the suit and settlement. Church & Dwight has also agreed to change the labeling on Zicam products as part of the agreement. Will there be a DOGE stimulus check? Trump floats social media idea at Saudi summit Who qualifies for a payment? Any consumer in the U.S. who purchased one or more Zicam products before October 17, 2024, is eligible for payment as part of the settlement. If you have proof of purchase like a receipt, you can get $5 back per product purchased up to 6, totaling $30. Without proof of purchase, you can still get some cash back, but it will be $2.50 up to two products for a total of $5. How to get your payment To claim your payment, visit the class action settlement website and submit a claim form online. To do so, you'll need to fill out your full name, address, contact information, and information about which products you purchased. You can then choose a payment method to receive your money: a prepaid MasterCard, Venmo, or Zelle. The deadline to make a claim is Feb. 21. More information will be forthcoming on the class action website about the timeline in which to expect a payment.
Yahoo
19-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bought Zicam products? You could get money back in class action settlement
NEW YORK (WPIX) – If you purchased Zicam-brand cold and flu products before October, you could get some money back thanks to a class action lawsuit. Zicam's manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. has agreed to a $6 million settlement in a case that alleges Zicam's advertising was misleading, despite denying any wrongdoing, according to the settlement website. The class action suit, filed in California in 2022, alleges Zicam products are not effective at shortening or reducing the severity of illness, as advertised. Products mentioned in the suit include multiple types of RapidMelts, Oral Mist and multiple types of fruit drops. Breyers ice cream settlement: Deadline to submit claim for cash payment nears The settlement applies to people who purchased Zicam products before Oct. 17, 2024. If you have proof of purchase, you can get $5 back per product purchased for up to six Zicam products with a max payout of $30. Without proof of purchase, you can get $2.50 for up to two Zicam products with a maximum payout of $5. When submitting a claim, you'll need to provide your name, address, contact information and information about the products you bought. The claim form can be found on the settlement's website. The deadline to make a claim on eligible Zicam products is Feb. 21. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
