Bayer Recalls 6 Ml Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray Bottles Due To Risk Of Serious Injury Or Illness From Child Poisoning

Summary Bayer is recalling 6 mL bottles of Afrin Original Nasal Spray nationwide because the packaging is not child-resistant and lacks required warning labels. Young children could potentially be seriously harmed or become ill if they swallow the contents. The product contains an ingredient that must have special packaging or labeling for safety under federal law.

Recalling firm

Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey

Product

Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles

Reason

The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling statement, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning, if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Classification

Class I

Category

consumer product recall

Country

United States

Agency

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall date

2026-04-30

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Nationwide

Official recall notice from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/19cf9882-fbe4-4ad0-9814-00899c11cc8d