Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey Bayer Recalls 6 mL Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray Bottles Due to Risk of Seriou Recall 2026
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New JerseyIssued April 30, 2026
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey Bayer Recalls 6 mL Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Illness from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging — recalled per CPSC on 4/30/2026. Reason: The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling statement, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning, if the contents are swallowed by young children..
What to do right now
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Stop using it
Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.
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Verify the match
Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.
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Return or dispose
Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Summary of the official CPSC notice issued April 30, 2026. Last synced May 1, 2026. View on cpsc.gov
What's recalled
This recall involves unexpired Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, with Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. These travel size bottles have "Afrin® Original Nasal Spray" and "1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)" printed on a label located on the front of the bottle. It is a six-digit number, followed by the expiration date in following format: "YYYYMMM". No other sizes of Afrin are included in this recall.
Why it was recalled
The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling statement, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning, if the contents are swallowed by young children.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find the lot number on the product?
The recall notice does not specify where to find lot numbers on the Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles. Check the bottom or back of the bottle, the packaging box, or the label for printed codes. If you own a 6 mL size Afrin Original Nasal Spray, it's covered by this recall regardless of lot number. Contact Bayer customer service for help identifying affected products if you're unsure.
How do I find the lot number on the product?
The recall notice does not specify where to find lot numbers on the Afrin Original 6 mL nasal spray bottles. Check the bottom or back of the bottle and the outer packaging for any printed codes. If you own a 6 mL size Afrin Original nasal spray, it's included in this recall regardless of lot number, since the packaging violates child-resistant requirements.
How do I find the lot number on the product?
The recall notice does not specify where to find lot numbers on the Afrin Original 6 mL nasal spray bottles. Check the bottom or back of the bottle and the outer packaging for any printed codes. If you own a 6 mL size Afrin Original nasal spray, it's included in this recall regardless of lot number, because the packaging lacks required child-resistant features.