Church & Dwight said this recall is limited exclusively to certain Zicam and Orajel swab products.
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The manufacturer of Orajel teething swabs and Zicam cold relief products has voluntarily issued a nationwide recall due to possible fungal contamination, according to a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. announced the recall on Friday, June 6, for certain Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs. The affected products, which were distributed nationwide in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, may contain microbial contamination, identified as fungi, in the cotton swab components.
Swabs containing fungi can potentially present “significant risk to the health and safety of consumers,” including serious and life-threatening blood infections in consumers whose nasal cavity’s mucous membrane lining may be compromised due to inflammation and mechanical injuries, according to the FDA recall notice.
The health risks of using the recalled products are highest, and potentially severe or life-threatening, among children and people with compromised immune systems or other underlying medical conditions, according to the notice.
What are the recalled Church & Dwight products?
According to Church & Dwight, the recalled products include:
- Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, with UPC 732216301205, all lots: A zinc-free, homeopathic cold remedy swab designed to shorten the duration of the common cold.
- Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs, with UPC 732216301656, all lots: A nasal cleansing swab product that was discontinued in December 2024.
- Orajel Baby Teething Swabs, with UPC 310310400002, all lots: Pre-moistened swabs designed to soothe teething discomfort in infants and toddlers.
What should consumers do?
Individuals who have bought any of the recalled Church & Dwight products should stop using them immediately, according to the consumer goods company.
Consumers can visit www.churchdwightrecall.com or call its consumer relations team at (800) 981-4710 for a full refund. Any additional questions can also be directed to its consumer relations team Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. ET.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced while using the recalled products can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online, by regular mail or by fax. Individuals can complete and submit the report online.
According to Church & Dwight, this recall is limited exclusively to Zicam and Orajel swab products. All other Zicam and Orajel products, including Zicam RapidMelts, are not affected by this recall.
