Something you purchased has been recalled. What does that mean?
What happens if something you purchase is recalled? Is it voluntary or mandatory? And what does it mean for you?
According to a June 12 announcement on the Food and Drug Administration’s website, a recall has been issued for nasal sprays sold on Amazon due to possible microbial contamination with yeast and mold.
Beekeeper’s Naturals said in an announcement on the FDA’s website that the nasal spray, Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray, is sold through online retailers and has been “tested to exceed microbiological tolerance limits for yeast.” Approximately 585 recalled products were sold between April 2nd and 24th. Beekeeper’s Naturals has received four reports of possible side effects related to the recalled products.
The product may also have been contaminated with Aspergillus, a fungus commonly found in soil that can cause a disease called aspergillosis, the George Washington University said.
The company says potential contamination “could cause serious and life-threatening infections, including invasive sinusitis and lung infections” in people with weakened immune systems or lung disease.
The mold can cause infections and symptoms such as coughing up blood and fever in people with allergic reactions and certain lung conditions, according to the Mayo Clinic. The most common symptoms include cough and shortness of breath.
USA TODAY has reached out to Beekeeper’s Naturals for more information.
Here’s what you need to know about the recall.
Which nasal sprays are being recalled?
Beekeeper’s Naturals is voluntarily recalling Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray.
- size – Single 1 fl oz (30 mL) bottle
- lot number – 5950 (found on the bottom of the product bottle)
- date of expiry – February 2028 (Also written on the bottom of the product bottle)
The recalled product has a brown bottle with a yellow cap and the company name on the label.
According to the announcement, only this particular lot of Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Drops is being recalled. Other products, such as Nasal Spray Max, are not included in the recall.
What to do if you have purchased a recalled product
If you purchased a product from a matching lot, please immediately stop using it and contact us at contact@beekeepersnaturals.com or 1-888-759-6910 to receive a refund.
Contact your health care provider if you experience any side effects that you believe are related to the use of the product. Although not required, you may also report side effects to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting.
You can report your reaction in the following ways:
Forms can be mailed in a pre-addressed form or faxed to 1-800-FDA-0178 (1-800-332-0178).
Julia Gomez is a trends reporter for USA TODAY, covering space phenomena, scientific research and natural disasters. Connect with her on LinkedIn ×Instagram, TikTok: @juliamariegz or email jgomez@gannett.com..
