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A nasal spray has been recalled across the United StatesThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has advised customers to “immediately discontinue” use of the ReBoost Nasal Spray“There is a reasonable probability that adverse health consequences, including life-threatening infections, will occur with use of the product in the immunocompromised population,” the organization said
A nasal spray that was distributed across the United States has been recalled due to its potential to cause “life-threatening infections.”
MediNatura New Mexico Inc. has recalled its ReBoost Nasal Spray, as the homeopathic product “has been found to contain yeast/mold and microbial contamination with one species identified as [bacteria] Achromobacter, at levels above specifications,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
“There is a reasonable probability that adverse health consequences, including life-threatening infections, will occur with use of the product in the immunocompromised population,” the FDA said in a memo.
“Symptoms may include fever, swollen sinuses, headaches, face pain or pressure and facial numbness,” the Hawaii State Department of Health, which also announced the recall, stated.
The department advised consumers to “contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product.”
ReBoost nasal spray.
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As of Dec. 10, the Albuquerque-based homeopathic company says it has not yet received any reports of “adverse events” related to the recalled product, according to the FDA and the Hawaii State Department of Health.
PEOPLE reached out to MediNatura for comment on Sunday, Dec. 13, but did not receive an immediate response.
ReBoost Nasal Spray is a homeopathic spray containing the herb echinacea and other natural ingredients, per the MediNatura website.
It is “designed to reduce nasal congestion” among other symptoms, per the company.
The recalled lots of the product — which is packaged in a white and yellow carton containing a 20mL spray bottle — have a lot number of 224268 with an expiration date of December 2027, according to the FDA. (The NDC number is 62795-4005-9 and the UPC# is 787647 10186 3.)
MediNatura ReBoost nasal spray packaging.
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The agency has advised customers to “immediately discontinue” use of the product, which was distributed across the U.S. both in-person and via online sales.
Anyone who purchased the spray directly from MediNatura can request a refund via recall@medinatura.com, while those who bought it elsewhere are advised to return it to the point of purchase, the FDA said.