Nearly 800K Afrin nasal spray bottles recalled after faulty packaging causes child safety risk
Bayer has recalled nearly 800,000 units of travel-size Afrin nasal spray bottles due to packaging that is not child-resistant, posing a poisoning risk if ingested by young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall, which affects specific lot numbers of the 6ml product, though no injuries have been reported. Customers who purchased the affected products are eligible for a refund.
- ▪Bayer issued a recall for 786,100 units of 6ml travel-size Afrin nasal spray due to non-child-resistant packaging.
- ▪The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission stated the faulty packaging could lead to poisoning if the product is swallowed by children.
- ▪No injuries have been reported in connection with the Afrin nasal spray recall.
- ▪The recall includes specific lot numbers: 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831.
- ▪Affected products are labeled 'Afrin® Original Nasal Spray' and '1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)' on the front of the bottle.
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US News Nearly 800K Afrin nasal spray bottles recalled after faulty packaging causes child safety risk By Anders Hagstrom, Fox Business Published April 30, 2026, 8:18 p.m. ET Originally Published by: Fed's favored inflation gauge remained elevated in March FedEx, UPS pledge to refund customers after Supreme Court tariff decision Nearly 13K toddler towers recalled after dozens of injuries Bayer issued a recall for nearly 800,000 units of Afrin nasal spray bottles after the packaging was found not to be child-resistant on Thursday. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall Thursday, saying any customers who purchased the product are entitled to a refund. The recall impacts 786,100 units of the 6ml travel-size Afrin nasal spray.
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