Baby swabs and nasal swabs recalled for possible fungus in swab parts

Swabs for teething babies and adult noses have been recalled because they might have a microbial contamination “identified as fungi in cotton swab components.”

That’s what manufacturer Church & Dwight said in its notice announcing the recall of Orajel Baby Teething Swabs, Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs and Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs from stores across the United States, including Puerto Rico.

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Swabs with a microbial contamination can cause “serious and life-threatening blood infections in users whose nasal mucosa may be compromised due to inflammation and mechanical injurie,” the recall notice states. “The risk is highest (potentially severe or life-threatening) among children and individuals with compromised immune systems or other underlying