Zicam recall (Church & Dwight Co., Inc.)
DrugClass IIOngoing
Summary: Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is recalling Zicam, Cold Remedy, Medicated Nasal Swabs, With Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus, 20 Single-Use Swabs per carton, Zinc-Free Homeopathic, Distributed by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628, UPC 732216301205.. Reason: CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing.
What is being recalled
Zicam, Cold Remedy, Medicated Nasal Swabs, With Cooling Menthol & Eucalyptus, 20 Single-Use Swabs per carton, Zinc-Free Homeopathic, Distributed by Church & Dwight Co. Inc., Ewing, NJ 08628, UPC 732216301205.
Why
CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
US Nationwide.
How to tell if yours is affected
Lot # UN52882, Exp Date: 04/30/2028; Lot # UN53431, Exp Date: 06/30/2028; Lot # UN60411, Exp Date: 08/31/2028.
What to do
Check the product name, lot number and expiration date on your package against the codes above. If they match, do not stop taking a prescription medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first; ask them about a replacement. Return or dispose of the product as your pharmacy advises.
Recall facts
| Recall number | D-0790-2026 |
| Category | Drug |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | August 10, 2026 |
| Reported | September 2, 2026 |
| Company | Church & Dwight Co., Inc. |
| Company location | Ewing, NJ, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 318,600 cartons |
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