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20/11/2009
Vicks Sprays Recalled Over Bacteria Fears
P&G (Proctor & Gamble) is recalling bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray in the UK, the US and Germany, after small amounts of bacteria were found in the product.
The precautionary measure is being taken following the discovery of B. cepacia in a small amount of the product made at the company's plant in Gross Gerau in Germany.
P&G have stressed that there have been no reports of any illness as a result of anyone using the sprays.
However, the product is being recalled as the bacteria could cause serious infections for people with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.
A statement issued by the company said: "P&G detected this problem during routine quality control at the plant and promptly took action. The company's analysis to date shows this problem is limited to a single batch of raw material mixture involving three lots of product. These three lots were sold only in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom."
In the UK, the product affected is lot 9224028832 of Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution ,15 ml. The products affected in the US and Germany are called Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist and Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem, respectively.
Customers are advised to discard the affected product as they would any over-the-counter medication.
Anyone with any concerns about the product can contact the help line on: 0800 555 515.
(KMcA/GK)
The precautionary measure is being taken following the discovery of B. cepacia in a small amount of the product made at the company's plant in Gross Gerau in Germany.
P&G have stressed that there have been no reports of any illness as a result of anyone using the sprays.
However, the product is being recalled as the bacteria could cause serious infections for people with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.
A statement issued by the company said: "P&G detected this problem during routine quality control at the plant and promptly took action. The company's analysis to date shows this problem is limited to a single batch of raw material mixture involving three lots of product. These three lots were sold only in the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom."
In the UK, the product affected is lot 9224028832 of Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray Solution ,15 ml. The products affected in the US and Germany are called Vicks Sinex Vapospray 12-Hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist and Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem, respectively.
Customers are advised to discard the affected product as they would any over-the-counter medication.
Anyone with any concerns about the product can contact the help line on: 0800 555 515.
(KMcA/GK)
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