FROM FOX BUSINESS: Those looking for relief from a cold or the flu may want to check their bottle of nasal spray before using it.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a recall affecting 41,328 bottles of Walgreens nasal spray over concerns they may be contaminated with pseudomonas lactis, a bacterium found in raw milk. The specific spray affected by the recall is the 1.5-oz (45mL) bottle of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol.
The affected sprays were sold at Walgreens locations across the country, according to the FDA.
“Under the guidance of the FDA, our supplier has initiated a voluntary recall of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL. This was done out of an abundance of caution and the safety of our customers remains our top priority,” a Walgreens spokesperson said.
The following lots and expiration dates are affected:
Lot No. 71409 — Expires: 2/28/2027
Lot No. 71861 — Expires: 8/31/2027
RECALL ALERT: Over 41,000 nasal bottle sprays sold at Walgreens have been recalled over a possible bacterial contamination. Info: https://t.co/YDDS9MHt2o pic.twitter.com/k0xFbok6Tg
— WFLA NEWS (@WFLA) November 24, 2025
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