NATIONWIDE – More than 41,000 bottles of a Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol have been recalled nationwide due to potential bacterial contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced.
The recall, initiated by the manufacturer, Medical Products Laboratories, Inc., on November 11, affects 41,328 bottles of the product. The FDA has assigned the recall a Class II risk level—the second-highest classification—indicating that while the possibility of serious health consequences is “remote,” there is a chance of temporary or reversible adverse health effects.
Consumers are strongly advised to check their medicine cabinets and immediately stop using the recalled nasal spray.
Here is how to identify the affected product:
- Product Name: Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol
- Size: 1.5 oz (45 mL) bottle
- Affected Lot Codes and Expiration Dates:
- Lot Code: 71409 (Expires: 02/28/2027)
- Lot Code: 71861 (Expires: 08/31/2027)
The manufacturer voluntarily recalled the nasal spray following testing that revealed “microbial contamination.” Specifically, testing identified the presence of Pseudomonas lactis, a bacterium that is commonly associated with raw milk products.
While the FDA did not provide specific instructions for this particular recall, the safest option for consumers is to stop using the nasal spray immediately and either toss or return it to the place of purchase.
