A recall has been issued for more than 40,000 bottles of nasal spray sold at Walgreens stores nationwide.
The recall involves 1.5-ounce bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol.
According to the Food and Drug Administration, the bottles may be contaminated with a microorganism identified as Pseudomonas lactis.
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The FDA classified the recall as a Class II, meaning use of the product may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.”
The affected products include lot numbers 71409 and 71861, with expiration dates 02/28/2027 and 08/31/2027.
Consumers are advised to stop using the product. Those with questions about the recall can contact Walgreens.
The recall comes at a time when cold and flu season ramps up, a period when many people rely more heavily on nasal sprays to ease congestion.
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