Nasal, Baby Teething Swabs Recalled Nationwide Over Microbial Contamination Fears

Exposure to the products can be life-threatening for children and people with underlying medical conditions.
Nasal, Baby Teething Swabs Recalled Nationwide Over Microbial Contamination Fears
An image of the recalled Orajel Baby Teething Swabs from Church & Dwight. FDA
Naveen Athrappully
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New Jersey-based Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is recalling three nasal and baby teething swab products due to potential fungal contamination in the cotton swab components, the company said in a June 6 announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall is applicable to three products: Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs designed to tackle the common cold, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs used for cleansing, and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs aimed at soothing teething discomfort among toddlers and infants.

Naveen Athrappully
Naveen Athrappully
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Naveen Athrappully is a news reporter covering business and world events at The Epoch Times.