Church & Dwight Co., Inc. Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs Recall
Announced 2026-09-02 · FDA
Recall affects Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall is due to CGMP deviations after FDA inspection found out-of-spec microbiological testing results at the contract manufacturer. The affected lots are UN52882 (04/30/2028), UN53431 (06/30/2028), and UN60411 (08/31/2028).
| Brand | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. |
|---|---|
| Product | Zicam, Cold Remedy, Medicated Nasal Swabs, With Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus, 20 Single-Use Swabs per carton, Zinc-Free Homeopathic, Distributed by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628, UPC 732216301205. |
| Reason | CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 318600 |
| Distribution | US Nationwide. |
| Agency | FDA |
| Recall / campaign no. | Lot # UN52882, Exp Date: 04/30/2028; Lot # UN53431, Exp Date: 06/30/2028; Lot # UN60411, Exp Date: 08/31/2028. |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using recalled Zicam Medicated Nasal Swabs from lots UN52882, UN53431, and UN60411.
- Check the lot numbers on your package and dispose of or return any affected product according to retailer instructions.
- Contact Church & Dwight Co., Inc. for recall instructions, refunds, or replacements, or visit the FDA recall page for details.
- If you have health concerns after using the product, consult your doctor.
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