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Beekeeper’s Naturals is recalling one lot of its Saline Nasal Spray sold through Amazon after testing found yeast levels above the company’s limits and possible Aspergillus mold contamination. Consumers should check the bottom or back label and stop using bottles marked Lot 5950, Best By 02/2028.
The recall was announced by the company in a notice posted by the Food and Drug Administration. It applies to a specific lot of the 1-fluid-ounce saline spray, not to every Beekeeper’s Naturals nasal product.
The affected product is Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray, which the company describes as a sinus congestion rinse.
The lot number and expiration date can be found on the bottom or back label of the bottle, according to the recall notice. The FDA recall page also includes product photos showing the front label, back label and bottom code area.
The recalled lot was produced by a third-party manufacturer and tested above acceptable microbiological limits for yeast, the company said. The notice also said the product may contain Aspergillus spp., a group of molds that can cause illness in some people.
Beekeeper’s Naturals said the lot was mistakenly shipped to Amazon before testing results became available because of a clerical error.
The FDA-posted notice says people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face the greatest risk. In that higher-risk group, use of a product contaminated with Aspergillus could cause serious and life-threatening infections, including invasive sinusitis and lung infections.
CDC guidance says most people do not get sick from Aspergillus exposure, but people with weakened immune systems or lung diseases are more likely to develop health problems.
Beekeeper’s Naturals said it had received four reports from customers about adverse reactions potentially related to the recalled product. The reports included sinus congestion, irritation or infection.
The recall notice did not report deaths. It also did not say that additional lots had tested positive or that other Beekeeper’s Naturals products were being recalled.
Consumers who have symptoms or health problems they believe may be related to using the spray should contact a physician or other health care provider, the company said.
Anyone who has Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray should check the lot number on the bottom or back label.
If the bottle reads Lot 5950 with Best By 02/2028, discontinue use.
For a refund or questions, consumers can contact Beekeeper’s Naturals at contact@beekeepersnaturals.com or 1-888-759-6910, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.
Consumers and health care professionals may also report adverse reactions or product quality problems to the FDA’s MedWatch program.
The recalled nasal spray was sold only through Amazon, according to the company announcement posted by the FDA. Beekeeper’s Naturals said it worked with Amazon to directly notify all purchasers of the affected lot.
Even if a purchaser received a notice, the safest recall check is still the bottle label. The recall applies to the lot number and expiration date, not simply to the brand name.
No other Beekeeper’s Naturals products are included in this voluntary recall, the company said. The notice specifically says Nasal Spray Max is not affected.
Consumers should not assume a different Beekeeper’s Naturals product is recalled unless its label matches the recalled lot information or the FDA or company later expands the recall.
This article should be updated if the FDA or Beekeeper’s Naturals adds more affected lots, changes the consumer instructions, reports additional adverse reactions, provides disposal instructions or changes the recall status.
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