Two nasal sprays distributed across the US are being recalled for potentially causing life-threatening infections. <\/p>\n
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Dec 16 that MediNatura New Mexico is voluntarily recalling all lots of its ReBoost and ClearLife nasal sprays.<\/p>\n
In an e-mail to The Straits Times, online retailer iHerb said that, following the expanded recall, ReBoost is \u201cno longer available for purchase on our site\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs an additional precaution, we are also notifying customers who may have purchased this item about the recall and offering a refund,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n
iHerb did not address ClearLife in its statement, but a check showed the product is currently listed on its site as \u201cout of stock\u201d.<\/p>\n
Tests have detected yeast, mould and other microbial contamination, including the antibiotic-resistant bacterium Achromobacter, in these products.<\/p>\n
Achromobacter xylosoxidans can cause respiratory tract, bloodstream, urinary tract and wound infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems or chronic lung disease such as cystic fibrosis.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is a reasonable probability that adverse health consequences, including life-threatening infections, will occur with use of the products in the immunocompromised population,\u201d the FDA warned.<\/p>\n
The Hawaii State Department of Health also announced the recall. It said symptoms may include fever, swollen sinuses, headaches, face pain or pressure and facial numbness.<\/p>\n
ReBoost Nasal Spray is used to temporarily relieve nasal congestion, sinus headache and pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose and nasal itching.<\/p>\n
The recall covers all ReBoost products packaged in a 20ml spray bottle with expiration dates of between December 2022 and December 2025. The NDC (National Drug Code) number is 62795-4005-9 and the UPC# (bar code) is 787647 10186 3.<\/p>\n
ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray is used to temporarily relieve minor allergy symptoms such as sinus pressure, runny or itchy nose, nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, allergy-related headache, and itchy throat and skin. <\/p>\n
The recalled products are likewise packaged in a 20ml bottle, with expiration dates of between December 2022 and December 2025. The NDC number is 62795-4006-9 and the UPC# is 787647 10188 7. <\/p>\n
\u201cAll customers should immediately discontinue using the products under recall,\u201d the FDA said.<\/p>\n
It said it has yet to receive any reports of \u201cadverse events\u201d related to the recalls.<\/p>\n
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