FDA-Drug2026-09-02Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs recalled for microbial contamination
What this means
FDA inspection found that Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs failed microbiological testing, meaning they may contain harmful microbes. The affected products were manufactured under conditions that did not meet federal safety standards. Specific lot numbers with expiration dates through August 2028 are involved.
- Check if you own a Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swab carton with lot number UN52882 (exp. 04/30/2028), UN53431 (exp. 06/30/2028), or UN60411 (exp. 08/31/2028).
- Stop using the product if you have one of these lots.
- Contact Church & Dwight Co. Inc. or your retailer for a refund or replacement.
The agency's original wording
Hazard
CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing
Intended for
All ages
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
US Nationwide.
Affected count
318,600 cartons
Manufactured in
500 Charles Ewing Blvd, N/A, Ewing, NJ, United States
Products
Zicam, Cold Remedy, Medicated Nasal Swabs, With Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus, 20 Single-Use Swabs per carton, Zinc-Free Homeopathic, Distributed by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628, UPC 732216301205.
UPC codes
- 732216301205
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0790-2026Want us to check the next one for you?
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