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Vick's Sinex Nasal Spray Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination

2009-11-21T01:39:32Z

The FDA says P&G is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product. There have been no reports of illness. However, the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis. B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy individuals.

Here's the info for the United States:
Lot # 9239028831 Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist, 15 ml., Nasal Spray

This lot number is listed on both the outer carton and the bottle. Consumers should simply discard the affected product as they would any OTC medicine.

More info at FDA.gov.

P&G Voluntarily Recalls Specific Lots of Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom [FDA]

Comment from SJHartley on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:32:09Z

According to the CDC it can also be found in soil & water. Always a good thing to find that the FDA is doing their job though.

Comment from Demeth on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:55Z

So this is what happens when you integrate cosinex and bacteria...

Comment from u1itn0w2day on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:50Z

I was told to avoid medicated nasal sprays for the fact that not only can they be abused but they can over dry the sinus linings which in turn causes cracks that can lead to infections and problems . Same for abusing many decongestants which can over dry the sinus linings .

Humidity and/or moisture is best for the sinus linings . You can use a vaporizer or humidfier . The cheapest way is salt water or a saline spray . But I was given strict instructions by a an ear , nose and throat specialist to avoid medicated sprays .

Comment from chrisholland03 on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:43Z

@aphex242:

Is this like the difference between Anusol and Anbesol?

Comment from rickhamilton620 on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:41Z

@elysse: I don't know if it shows how immature I still am but that never gets old! :p

Comment from elysse on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:39Z

Yo dawg, I heard you like sinus infections.. so I put bacteria in your nasal spray so you can have a sinus infection while you got a sinus infection!

Comment from Hawkins on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:39Z

@dorianh49: Or maybe Naval Spray. For when your destroyer gets that "not-so-fresh" feeling.

Comment from dorianh49 on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:38Z

@aphex242: Maybe they meant navel spray. You know, to break up lint congestion.

Comment from Aphex242 on 2009-11-23

2009-11-23T22:31:38Z

*insert post about how that's not how you spell "nasal" here.*