| Product name |
Travel Size AfrinŽ Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles |
| Description |
This recall involves unexpired Travel Size AfrinŽ Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, with Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. These travel size bottles have 'AfrinŽ Original Nasal Spray' and '1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)' printed on a label located on the front of the bottle. It is a six-digit number, followed by the expiration date in following format: 'YYYYMMM'. No other sizes of Afrin are included in this recall. |
| Problem |
The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling statement, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. |
| Distribution |
Retailers such as convenience stores and travel hubs including airports for about $7 to $9. |
| Company |
Bayer 800 317-2165; web page www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall. |
| Dates sold |
September 2024 to April 2026 |
| Date posted |
04/30/2026 |
| Additional information |
For more information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Bayer-Recalls-6-mL-Size-Afrin-Original-Nasal-Spray-Bottles-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Illness-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging |
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