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
Afrin 6mL nasal spray recall: child poisoning risk
Bayer is recalling small travel-size Afrin Original Nasal Spray (6 mL bottles) because the packaging doesn't prevent children from opening it or include required safety warnings. If a young child swallows the contents, it could cause serious harm.
- Put the recalled bottle where children cannot reach it immediately
- Check if you have one of these lot numbers: 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, or 250831
- Visit www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall to request a refund (you'll need to photograph the bottle)
- Dispose of the bottle safely after your refund is processed
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.
Official notice
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-PackagingDon't want to check this manually?
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