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A popular nasal spray sold across the United States is being recalled after being found to contain mold and microbial contamination, leading to "reasonable probability" that "adverse" health problems or "life-threatening infections" are possible, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
MediNatura New Mexico issued a voluntary recall on one lot of ReBoost Nasal Spray on Wednesday (December 10), claiming the product was found to mold and microbial contamination within one species identified as Achromobacter at levels exceeding specifications. The FDA said there was reasonable probability that potential life-threatening infections would occur with the use of the product in the immuno-compromised population, though MediNatura hadn't received any reports of such infections at the time of the recall.
ReBoost, which was sold nationwide at retail stores and online, is used to temporarily relieve nasal congestion, sinus headache and pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching and is packaged in a 20mL bottle. The recalled items include the National Drug Code 62795-4005-9 and the UPC# is 787647 10186 3, as well as the lot number 224268 with a December 2027 expiration date.
All customers are advised to stop using ReBoost immediately and can contact MediNatura New Mexico, Inc., directly via email at recall@medinatura.com or by calling 800-621-7644 to receive a refund.