Recall : Vicks Sinex nasal spray in US, UK and Germany

Some lots of Vicks Sinex are being recalled due to a finding of bacteria in some lots that were shipped to the US, the UK and Germany.

The press release says “The company said it is taking this precautionary step after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany.  There have been no reports of illness.  However, the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.  B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy individuals.”

The problem lot numbers, listed on the outside carton and bottle, are

9239028831 United States Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist, 15 ml., Nasal Spray
9224028832 United Kingdom Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution, 15 ml
9224028833 Germany Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem, 15 ml

Here’s the link to the official recall notice.