Walgreens recalls 41K nasal sprays due to bacteria found in raw milk

You might want to double-check the brand of nasal spray you buy at Walgreens as cold and flu season ramps up.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling 41,328 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol due to the presence of a bacteria commonly found in raw milk, according to the FDA.

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According to the FDA, the recall was classified as a Class II recall, where “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.”

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Here’s what to know about what products are affected and what you should do if you have one of these products.

What Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray products are affected?

According to the FDA, the 1.5-ounce bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray products with the following lot numbers and expiration dates are affected:

Lot #: 71409, Expires: Feb. 28, 2027; Lot #: 71861, Expires: Aug. 31, 2027.

What should you do if you have the Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol in your medicine cabinet?

Consumers with the product should stop using it immediately or not use it if the product has been unopened.

Instead, consumers should return the nasal sprays to their local Walgreens for a full refund.

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