Nasal Spray Recalled Over Presence of Bacteria

November 19, 2009

Cincinnati, Ohio - About 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray are being recalled after Procter & Gamble has found bacteria in some products during a routine testing, the company spokesman said in an interview.

Tom Millikin said the company has decided to recall the over-the-counter products as a precautionary measure to prevent illnesses which may be caused by the B. cepacia bacteria.

While there has been no reported cases, Millikin said the “bacteria can potentially harm people especially those with weak immune system and chronic lung disease.”

The consumer goods manufacturer said the recalled products were made in its German plant and were distributed in United States, Britain, and Germany.

Meanwhile, health regulators from the affected countries were already informed about the bacteria-tainted products.