An urgent recall has been issued over a popular sinus drug for containing bacteria that could potentially kill.
New York-based Ascent Consumer Products Inc. is voluntarily recalling its SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System, which is sold nationwide at stores including Walgreens and CVS.
Lab tests confirmed lots of the popular medication contains the staphylococcus aureus bacteria, which could cause a range of health complications.
Most of the time, these bacteria cause no problems or cause relatively minor skin infections.
But staph can lead to a more serious infection called MRSA, with the bacteria – which has become resistant to many antibiotics – entering your bloodstream, joints, bones, lungs or heart and even the brain.
Because of the way nasal sprays are used, there is a risk the infection could spread to the brain.
People at highest risk are the elderly, people with open wounds or weak immune systems, and very young children.
An urgent recall has been issued over a popular sinus drug for containing bacteria that could potentially kill
It’s estimated that more than 2 million people in the US have an infection that is resistant to an antibiotic, leading to over 20,000 deaths.
Ascent Consumer Products Inc says the use of its nasal spray could lead to blood infections.
It warns: ‘Resulting secondary infections may occur, such as endocarditis (infection of the heart’s inner lining), bone and joint infections, splenic abscesses or meningitis, and bacterial sinusitis which may lead to eye tissue infections, vision problems, cranial nerve damage, or meningitis.
‘These infections are serious and potentially life-threatening.’
To date, no causalities have been reported to Ascent Consumer Products, Inc. related to the recall.
SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash System is used as a nasal wash to help temporarily relieve symptoms associated with sinusitis, cold, flu, or allergies.
It is packaged in a carton, containing the squeeze bottle and 30 saline packets.
The compromised product features the lot number 024122661A1 and the expiry date 12-31-2027.
It lot was distributed in January 2025 nationwide through retail and online outlets.
Ascent Consumer Products Inc. is notifying its distributors and customers via email.
Meanwhile, distributors and retailers in possession of the affected lot have been instructed to immediately cease distribution and remove it from inventory.
Consumers who have this product should also discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase or discard it.
