FDA recall record

Matrixx Initiatives Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel, 0.05% recall — FDA D-155-2013

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

Class Iclassification
D-155-2013official record ID
Feb 13, 2013report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-155-2013
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass I
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmMatrixx Initiatives Inc.
Report dateFeb 13, 2013
Recall initiation dateDec 18, 2012
Quantity46,752 bottles
LocationScottsdale, AZ, United States

Official product description

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel, 0.05%, 0.50 fl. oz. (15 mL) spray bottle, Developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx Initiatives Inc, NDC 62750-005-10, UPC 7 32216 20410 0.

Why the product was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

Distribution information

Nationwide.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Press Release.

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