- Walgreens recalls over 41,0000 saline nasal spray bottles due to contamination.
- FDA says microorganism Pseudomonas lactis was found in spray, which can cause infection.
- This recall is Class II, meaning the nasal spray may cause temporary health problems.
There’s an active recall on approximately 41,328 bottles of nasal spray sold at Walgreens locations nationwide, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This is due to microbial contamination.
The nasal spray affected is 1.5-ounce bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol. The recalled bottles have a printed lot code of “71409” with expiration date 02/28/2027, or a lot code of “71861” with expiration date 08/31/2027.
This recall has been classified as a Class II, meaning that the impacted products may lead to minor, temporary health problems. The FDA writes that the microorganism Pseudomonas lactis was found in the non-sterile, recalled nasal spray. Exposure to this microorganism can lead to infection, which can be severe for immunocompromised individuals. Contact a healthcare provider if you’re experiencing signs of heightened illness.
Check your medicine cabinet, and if you have this recalled product on hand, dispose of it or return to your local Walgreens for a refund. For questions about this recall, contact the FDA at 1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332).
