AUDIENCE: Consumer, Patient, Health Care Professional, Pharmacy, Otolaryngology
ISSUE: Beekeeper’s Naturals is recalling lot # 5950, Exp. Date 02/2028 of Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray, sold only through Amazon. This lot, produced at a third-party manufacturer, tested above the acceptable microbiological limits for yeast and may contain Aspergillus spp.
No other Beekeeper’s Naturals products, including Nasal Spray Max, are impacted by this voluntary recall.
In the population most at risk, such as people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases, there is a reasonable probability that use of the product with Aspergillus spp. contamination will cause serious and life-threatening infections such as invasive sinusitis and lung infections.
To date, Beekeeper’s Naturals has received four reports from customers regarding adverse reactions potentially related to the recalled product, including sinus congestion, irritation or infection.
For more information about this recall, click on the red button “Read Recall” below.
BACKGROUND: Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray is used as a sinus congestion rinse.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this product, contact your physician or healthcare provider.
Check the lot number on the bottom or back label of your Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray, if it reads Lot 5950 (Best By: 02/2028), discontinue use.
Contact the company at contact@beekeepersnaturals.com or 1-888-759-6910, for a refund, or if you have any other questions.
Health care professionals, consumers and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program:
Complete and submit the report online.
Download form or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
