Sinus Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) Nasal decongestant recalled

Timeline

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Failed microbiological testing for Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sinus Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) Nasal decongestant, 0.05%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) bottle, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc., One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895, UPC 0 50428 43236 5.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide in the USA

Nationwide

Stores named: CVS