Class IIDrug
Zicam recall
Summary
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. is recalling Zicam (drug). According to the FDA report, the reason is: CGMP Deviations; FDA inspection of the contract manufacturer noted out of limit results for microbiological testing. The FDA rated this a Class II: the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely. Recall status: Ongoing.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- 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
- Lot / code info
- Lot # UN52882, Exp Date: 04/30/2028; Lot # UN53431, Exp Date: 06/30/2028; Lot # UN60411, Exp Date: 08/31/2028.
- Quantity
- 318,600 cartons
- Distribution
- US Nationwide.
- Recalling company
- Church & Dwight Co., Inc., Ewing, NJ United States
- Recall started
- August 10, 2026
- FDA report date
- September 2, 2026
- Classification
- Class II: The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; serious harm is unlikely.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- D-0790-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (Church & Dwight Co., Inc.) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- Do not stop a prescribed medication without first talking to your pharmacist or doctor; they can help find a safe replacement.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.