A nationwide recall is underway for a nasal spray due to bacterial contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday. One lot of ReBoost Nasal Spray was found to contain yeast/mold and microbials, including unsafe levels of the bacteria Achromobacter. The product could cause adverse health consequences—including life-threatening infections—in people with weakened immune systems. To date, there have been no reports of illness related to the product.
How to Identify the Recalled Nasal Spray
The recalled nasal spray, produced by MediNatura New Mexico Inc., can be identified by the following information:
- Product name: ReBoost Nasal Spray
- Size: 0.68 fl oz (20 mL)
- NDC: 62795-4005-9
- UPC: 787647 10186 3
- Lot number: 224268
- Expiration date: 12/2027
The recalled product was sold nationwide at retailers and online through the MediNatura website.
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What You Should Do
Check your medicine cabinet for the recalled nasal spray. If you have it, do not use it—return it to the store for a refund. If you purchased it directly from the MediNatura website, email recall@medinatura.com to arrange for a refund.
If you think you’ve used a contaminated nasal spray and start to experience health problems, contact a healthcare provider. You can also report adverse events related to the recalled product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
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