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Residents who have recently purchased Zicam or Orajel swab products should stop using them immediately, as Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall due to the presence of fungal contamination in the cotton swab components. The affected products include Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs, and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs. While no serious health issues have been reported yet, the contamination could pose severe health risks, particularly for children and individuals with weakened immune systems.
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The recall impacts all lots of the affected swab products still within their expiration dates. The contamination was found to involve fungi that can cause dangerous infections, especially if the swabs are used on compromised nasal tissue or in vulnerable populations. Infections stemming from such contamination can result in serious or even life-threatening conditions, especially in young children or those with underlying health issues. These products were distributed across the United States, including Puerto Rico.
Consumers are advised to check their medicine cabinets for the recalled items and to discontinue their use immediately. The specific products under recall include Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs (UPC 732216301205), Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs (UPC 732216301656), and Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs (UPC 310310400002). The Nasal AllClear Swabs were already discontinued in December 2024 but remain under recall due to remaining product on shelves or in homes.
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Those in possession of the recalled items can request a refund by visiting www.churchdwightrecall.com or by calling Church & Dwight’s Consumer Relations team at (800) 981-4710 during normal business hours. Adverse reactions or concerns related to the use of these products can also be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch program online, by mail, or by fax. It is important to note that no other Zicam or Orajel products, such as Zicam RapidMelts, are affected by this recall.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from Church & Dwight Co., Inc. press release via U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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