By I. Edwards HealthDay Reporter
THURSDAY, June 12, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Some nasal and baby teething swabs from Zicam and Orajel are being recalled across the country because they may be contaminated with fungus, U.S. health officials said.
The recall was announced by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after the manufacturer, Church & Dwight Co., Inc., found the problem during testing, CBS News reported.
The issue was linked to the cotton components in the products, which may contain fungi, the company said.
The recall includes:
All lots of Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs (UPC 732216301205)
All lots of Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs (UPC 732216301656)
All lots of Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs (UPC 310310400002)
The FDA said other Zicam and Orajel products are not part of the recall and are still safe to use.
Anyone who has these recalled products should stop using them immediately, the FDA advised.
Swabs that are contaminated with fungi can lead to serious infections, especially in children, people with weakened immune systems or those with other medical conditions.
The FDA said the contamination could even cause life-threatening blood infections in rare cases.
So far, no illnesses or serious injuries have been reported, CBS News said.
Consumers can request a full refund at www.churchdwightrecall.com or call the company at (800) 981-4710.
More information
Read the full recall notice at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
SOURCE: CBS News, June 11, 2025
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