{"id":201989,"date":"2025-11-26T23:05:12","date_gmt":"2025-11-26T23:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/201989\/"},"modified":"2025-11-26T23:05:12","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T23:05:12","slug":"walgreens-nasal-spray-recalled-over-contamination-concerns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/201989\/","title":{"rendered":"Walgreens Nasal Spray Recalled Over Contamination Concerns"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul data-node-id=\"0\" class=\"css-kw9lqy emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"0.0\">41,328 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray have been recalled nationwide.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.1\">The recall is over concerns of possible bacterial contamination.<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"0.2\">Here\u2019s how to tell if you have an affected product.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"2\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/flu\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/flu\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"flu season\" data-node-id=\"2.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">flu season<\/a> underway, sinus congestion might have more people reaching for a bottle of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a36028526\/how-to-use-nasal-spray\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a36028526\/how-to-use-nasal-spray\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"nasal spray\" data-node-id=\"2.3\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">nasal spray<\/a> to relieve those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a34513863\/weil-allergies\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/health\/a34513863\/weil-allergies\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"pesky symptoms\" data-node-id=\"2.5\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pesky symptoms<\/a>. But before you do, check the label\u2014over 40,000 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray have been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/recalls\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.prevention.com\/recalls\/\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"recalled\" data-node-id=\"2.7\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recalled<\/a> over bacterial contamination concerns.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"3\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">The recall was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/ires\/?Product=217306\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/scripts\/ires\/?Product=217306\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"initiated\" data-node-id=\"3.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">initiated<\/a> on November 12, per the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As of November 21, it has been labeled a Class II recall, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/postmarket-requirements-devices\/recalls-corrections-and-removals-devices\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/medical-devices\/postmarket-requirements-devices\/recalls-corrections-and-removals-devices\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"meaning\" data-node-id=\"3.3\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">meaning<\/a> the product \u201cmay cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.\u201d If you believe you have the impacted product, do not use it.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"4\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Pseudomonas bacteria are common in water, soil, and produce. Symptoms and treatments vary according to where the infection is in your body. It\u2019s unclear how the spray may have come in contact with the bacteria in question\u2014Pseudomonas lactis. The Pseudomonas species of bacteria may <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/25164-pseudomonas-infection\" target=\"_blank\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/diseases\/25164-pseudomonas-infection\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"pose a health risk\" data-node-id=\"4.1\" class=\"body-link css-inlxvj emevuu60\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">pose a health risk<\/a>, especially in those with a weakened immune system. If you believe you may have contracted the bacteria, reach out to your healthcare provider for tailored instructions.<br data-node-id=\"4.3\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Which products are affected?<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"7\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Despite the large batch of products in the recall, the concern is ultimately limited to two batches of this one specific type of nasal spray sold at Walgreens nationwide.<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"8\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\"><strong data-node-id=\"8.0\">Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray With Xylitol, 1.5 oz<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-node-id=\"9\" class=\"css-kw9lqy emevuu60\">\n<li data-node-id=\"9.0\">Lot #71409, Expiration Date: 2\/28\/2027<\/li>\n<li data-node-id=\"9.1\">Lot #71861, Expiration Date: 8\/31\/2027<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>What to do with recalled product<\/p>\n<p data-journey-content=\"true\" data-node-id=\"11\" class=\"css-6wxqfj emevuu60\">Consumers who have purchased the affected nasal spray should stop using it immediately.  Walgreens has not offered specific guidance about the recall on its <a href=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1576256&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2Ftopic%2Finformation%2Frecall.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" data-vars-ga-outbound-link=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/topic\/information\/recall.jsp\" data-vars-ga-ux-element=\"Hyperlink\" data-vars-ga-call-to-action=\"website\" data-vars-ga-product-id=\"5480edaf-5950-4b4b-9379-fcbe7a630ed3\" data-node-id=\"11.1\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/topic\/information\/recall.jsp\" data-product-url=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/topic\/information\/recall.jsp\" data-affiliate=\"true\" data-affiliate-url=\"https:\/\/go.redirectingat.com?id=74968X1576256&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walgreens.com%2Ftopic%2Finformation%2Frecall.jsp\" data-affiliate-network=\"{&quot;site_id&quot;:&quot;d55f98dc-cbd6-4679-ae11-243969f8c772&quot;,&quot;metadata&quot;:null,&quot;network&quot;:{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Skimlinks&quot;},&quot;product_metadata&quot;:null,&quot;afflink_redirect&quot;:&quot;\/_p\/afflink\/100ie\/walgreens-product-recall-information&quot;}\" data-vars-ga-product-price=\"$0.00\" data-vars-ga-product-retailer-id=\"71d73280-a79d-4db5-8dd9-414ffc43f412\" data-vars-ga-link-treatment=\"(not set) | (not set)\" class=\"body-link product-links css-inlxvj e1aq0z090\">website<\/a>, but generally, the product should either be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. <\/p>\n<p>Related Stories<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"41,328 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray have been recalled nationwide. 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