Which Vicks products are part of the recall and why?”
There has been a Vicks recall for Sinex nasal spray products in the United States, Germany and Britain after testing by Proctor & Gamble found B. cepacia, a bacteria that can cause devastating infections in individuals with lung conditions or frail immune systems. Although there haven’t been any reports of individuals falling sick, this precautionary step of recalling Vicks’ Sinex Nasal Spray may prevent future illnesses, or raise awareness about why someone got ill after using a Vicks nasal spray product. What are the nasal spray product names Vicks recalled? The Vicks recall only affects the United States, Germany and Britain. For all three countries, the products only affect the 15mm size container. Vicks nasal spray products recalled include: * In the United States, Vicks recalled Vick’s Sinex Vapospray 12-hour Decongestant Ultra Fine Mist * In Germany, Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Doisersystem was recalled * In Britain. Procter & Gamble recalled Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Sp
CINCINNATI, Nov. 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) announced today it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Vicks Sinex nasal spray in three countries: the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom. To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/pg/41327/ 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. B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy individuals. 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 sing
