Nasal sprays recalled nationwide over contamination concerns. See affected products

The expanded recall covers two homeopathic nasal sprays that may contain mold and microbial contamination.

WASHINGTON — A nasal spray recall has been expanded after further testing found additional contamination concerns, the FDA said Tuesday.

Albuquerque-based MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. is now voluntarily recalling all lots of ReBoost Nasal Spray to the consumer level after the product was found to contain yeast and mold, as well as microbial contamination with the species identified as Achromobacter, at levels above acceptable limits.

The company is also recalling all lots of ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray after further investigation revealed microbial contamination that may also be linked to Achromobacter. 

Earlier this month, the company recalled a single lot of ReBoost Nasal Spray due to microbial contamination. MediNatura said the expanded recall was initiated following additional internal testing.

The contamination poses a serious risk for certain users. The company warned the contamination could lead to adverse health effects, including life-threatening infections in immunocompromised individuals. As of now, MediNatura said it has not received any reports of health incidents related to either product.

ReBoost Nasal Spray is a homeopathic nasal spray used to temporarily relieve nasal congestion, sinus headache and pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose and nasal itching. It is sold in a 20 mL bottle packaged in a white-and-yellow carton. The product’s NDC number is 62795-4005-9 and UPC is 787647 10186 3. All lots with expiration dates ranging from December 2022 through December 2025 are included in the recall.

ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray, also packaged in a 20 mL bottle, is used to temporarily relieve allergy symptoms such as sinus pressure, itchy or runny nose, allergic rhinitis, sneezing, watery eyes, headaches, itchy throat and skin. It comes in a white-and-green carton with NDC number 62795-4006-9 and UPC 787647 10188 7. All lots within the same expiration window of December 2022 through December 2025 are being recalled.

Both products were distributed nationwide through retail stores and online sales, including medinatura.com.

Consumers are urged to cease use of the recalled nasal spray immediately. Those who purchased the recalled products directly from MediNatura should contact the company at recall@medinatura.com to get a refund. Customers who purchased the products at retailers should return it to the place of purchase.