Over 40,000 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray recalled due to bacteria contamination, FDA says

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A voluntary recall has been issued for 41,328 bottles of a Walgreens brand nasal spray over concerns the product may be contaminated with pseudomonas lactis, a bacterium found in raw milk.

The Food and Drug Administration announced in a letter that this was a Class II recall for the nasal spray sold at Walgreens stores nationwide. 

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Under a Class II recall, the FDA defines this as a circumstance in which use of or exposure to a "violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

Walgreens nasal spray recalled

Why you should care:

The recall covers 1.5-oz (45mL) bottle of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol.

Food and Drug Administration officials said the nasal spray has the following lots and expiration dates: 

• Lot No. 71409 — Expires: 2/28/2027.
• Lot No. 71861 — Expires: 8/31/2027.

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In response to the affected products, a Walgreens spokesperson told FOX Business that "Under the guidance of the FDA, our supplier has initiated a voluntary recall of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL. This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority."

What should I do with the nasal spray?

What you can do:

A Walgreens spokesperson told FOX Business that consumers with the recalled nasal spray should stop using it and return it to the store location where they purchased it to receive a full refund.