vicks sinex nasal spray

The Procter & Gamble Company announced it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom.

The company said it is taking this precautionary step after finding the bacteria B. cepacia in a small amount of product made at its plant in Gross Gerau, Germany.

There have been no reports of illness. However, the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis.

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WASHINGTON (MedPage Today) -- Several lots of Vicks Sinex nasal spray have been recalled because of bacteria found in the solution during a quality control inspection, the FDA announced.