It's the peak of cold and flu seasons, but you might want to take a closer look at the label before grabbing a nose wash and cleaning up your suffocating nose.
Ascent Consumer Products Inc. I'm recalling spontaneously One of the popular sinucleanse soft tip squeeze bottle nasal cleaning systems after testing confirmed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus, a dangerous bacteria.
This product is commonly used to rinse the nose passages and temporarily relieve symptoms of sinusitis, cold, flu, or allergies.
The batches affected by lot number 024122661A1, which expires on December 31, 2027, were distributed nationwide in January through stores and online retailers. Includes a squeeze bottle and 30 saline packets.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns that contaminated nasal lavage can lead to blood infections, especially in people with nasal damage or irritation.
Bacteria can cause other serious and potentially life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac infections, spleen abscesses, and meningitis. It can also lead to bacterial sinusitis, which can lead to tissue infections in the eyes, vision problems, and even cranial nerve damage.
No issues have been reported. Meanwhile, Ascent Consumer products are notifying distributors and retailers to stop selling affected batches.
“Consumers who have this product must immediately discontinue use and either return it to where it was purchased or dispose of it,” the FDA advised in an alert Tuesday. Customers experiencing side effects can do so Please report online.
This post was contacted by Ascent Consumer products for comment.
Solution to the suffocating nose trend
For many, nasal irrigation or sinus rinsing has become a go-to remedy when crowds occur.
This technique involves moving saline solutions through the nasal passages to flush away mucus, debris and allergens. Tools such as neti pots, squeeze bottles, and rubber nose bulbs push the liquid through one nostril and out of the other nose.
This practice has existed for centuries, with its roots likely dating back to ancient times. Ayurvedic Medicine.
The nasal irrigation equipment market has exploded in recent years as it is a simple, inexpensive, drug-free approach to alleviating congestion at home.
But it's not just for seasonal smell. in One studypatients with chronic sinusitis had a 64% improvement in symptoms after daily nasal saline lavage.
If used correctlythe side effects of nasal irrigation are generally mild and short-lived. For example, slight burning sensations on the nose or stab wounds.
However, if contaminated water or dirty equipment is used, there is a risk of infection, which could easily reintroduce harmful bacteria into the nose passages.
