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Church & Dwight Recalls Zicam and Orajel Swabs Over Fungal Contamination Risk

Church & Dwight is offering full refunds for affected swabs after tests detected fungal contaminants in cotton tips that pose health risks to vulnerable users

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Overview

  • Church & Dwight Co. filed a voluntary recall notice with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on June 6 covering all lots within expiry of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs
  • The recall follows FDA findings that fungi may be present in the cotton tip components of the nasal and teething swabs
  • Recalled products were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, and the FDA reports no serious adverse events to date
  • Consumers are urged to immediately stop using the affected swabs and can obtain full refunds by visiting Church & Dwight’s website or calling 800-981-4710
  • The action applies only to the specified Zicam and Orajel swab items and does not affect other products in those brands