(WAND) - Nasal and baby teething swabs have been recalled due to potential microbial contamination.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots within expiry of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs to the consumer level.
The products are being recalled due to fungi in cotton swab components. Swabs found to contain microbial contamination can potentially present a significant risk including serious and life-threatening blood infections in users whose nasal mucosa may be compromised due to inflammation and mechanical injuries.
The risk is highest (potentially severe or life-threatening) among children and individuals with compromised immune systems or other underlying medical conditions.
No serious illnesses associat