Urgent Alert: Nasal Spray Recall Widens Due to Increased Microbial Contamination Risk

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TOPEKA (KSNT) – Federal health authorities have broadened a recall affecting nasal sprays, following an announcement last week.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a statement on Tuesday indicating that MediNatura New Mexico, Inc. is recalling all batches of its ReBoost Nasal Spray and ClearLife Nasal Spray. These homeopathic products were available both online and in physical stores nationwide.

Initially, a single batch of ReBoost Nasal Spray was withdrawn from the market after it tested positive for “yeast/mold and microbial contamination.” Specifically, the levels of Achromobacter in the spray exceeded acceptable limits. This bacterium is known for causing infections that are challenging to treat due to its resistance to several antibiotics.

The expanded recall of ReBoost Nasal Spray was announced on Tuesday due to the same concerns. Meanwhile, ClearLife Nasal Spray is being recalled because additional investigations revealed microbial contamination potentially associated with Achromobacter.

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Advertised uses for the ReBoost spray include “temporarily relieve nasal congestion, sinus headache and pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching.” The ClearLife Allergy spray can be used for “minor allergy symptoms such as sinus pressure, runny or itchy nose, nasal congestion, allergic rhinitis, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, allergy-related headache, and itchy throat and skin.”

Both are sold in 20mL bottles but with different packaging: ReBoost comes in a white and yellow box while ClearLife’s packaging is white and green.

Recalled nasal sprays contain the below numbers and codes, according to the notice:

Product	Numbers
ReBoost Nasal Spray	NDC number: 62795-4005-9 UPC: 787647 10186 3 Expiration dates: 12/2022 to 12/2025
ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray	NDC number: 62795-4006-9 UPC: 787647 10188 7 Expiration dates: 12/2022 to 12/2025

MediNatura has yet to receive any reports of people suffering illness in connection with the recalled nasal spray.

All lots of ReBoost Nasal Spray have been recalled over microbial contamination concerns. (Via FDA)
All lots of ClearLife Allergy Nasal Spray have been recalled over microbial contamination concerns. (Via FDA)

If you have a recalled bottle of ReBoost Nasal Spray, you are advised to stop using it and either return it to the store where it was purchased or contact MediNatura via email at recall@medinatura.com for a refund if it was bought online. Questions can also be directed to the MediNatura email address, or by calling 800-621-7644 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. MST, Monday through Friday.

If you have experienced any problems you believe are connected with the use of the nasal product, contact your healthcare provider.