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120,000 Vicks nasal sprays recalled
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worldtraveller
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Procter & Gamble has announced it is recalling 120,000 bottles of Vicks Sinex nasal spray after small traces of bacteria were found in the product.
Bottles shipped to the US, the UK and Germany are being recalled after traces of the B cepacia bacteria were found at a German plant in Gross Gerau.
The firm said no illnesses had been reported, but the bacteria can affect people with lung problems.
It added that consumers who have the medication should no longer use it.
The consumer products giant stressed the recall was just a precautionary measure, but added that "the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis."
In the UK, lot 9224028832 of Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray solution in 15ml bottles is being recalled.
Consumers worried whether they own one of the affected bottles should call 0800 555 515.
BBC News
Procter & Gamble - recall advice
Bottles shipped to the US, the UK and Germany are being recalled after traces of the B cepacia bacteria were found at a German plant in Gross Gerau.
The firm said no illnesses had been reported, but the bacteria can affect people with lung problems.
It added that consumers who have the medication should no longer use it.
The consumer products giant stressed the recall was just a precautionary measure, but added that "the bacteria could cause serious infections for individuals with a compromised immune system, or those with chronic lung conditions, such as cystic fibrosis."
In the UK, lot 9224028832 of Vicks Sinex Micromist Aqueous Nasal Spray solution in 15ml bottles is being recalled.
Consumers worried whether they own one of the affected bottles should call 0800 555 515.
BBC News
Procter & Gamble - recall advice
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