Manufacturer Church & Dwight UK has informed the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) of possible bacterial contamination of its Sterimar Isotonic 100ml saline nasal spray, which is available over the counter in the UK. The company has recalled two batches, numbers FE1248b and FE1249, identifying Pseudomonas stutzeri and Sphingomonas paucimobilis as the contaminants. Only about 2,450 bottles remain unaccounted for.
According to the MHRA, these bacteria are unlikely to infect healthy people; however, those with weakened immune systems or with sinus/nasal problems could be at risk.
In addition to the saline nasal spray, Church & Dwight’s products include Arm & Hammer toothpaste, Nair hair removal products, and First Response pregnancy testing kits.
Read the MHRA press release.
Read the Church & Dwight recall notice.
