Nationwide Recall of Cold Meds and Swabs Over Fungal Infection Risks
TL;DR
The FDA has issued a nationwide recall of certain Zicam and Orajel nasal and teething swabs due to potential fungal contamination that could cause fatal blood infections, especially in immunocompromised individuals. Consumers are advised to discard the affected products and seek refunds, with no reported illnesses yet.
- Urgent nationwide recall for OTC cold meds over fears they could cause fatal fungal BRAIN infections Daily Mail
- Fungi concerns spark nationwide recall of Zicam and Orajel products Fox 59
- Multiple brands of medical swabs recalled for potential microbial contamination WPMI
- Recall: Zicam, Orajel nasal and teething swabs for fungi contamination WRAL.com
- Nasal, teething swabs recalled for fungal contamination that may cause life-threatening infection KKTV
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