ZICAM COLD REMEDY MEDICATED NASAL SWABS
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: Church & Dwight Inc
(Princeton, NJ, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0504-2025
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
ZICAM COLD REMEDY MEDICATED NASAL SWABS
Generic Name
Not provided by source
Active Substance(s)
Not provided by source
Administration Route
Not provided by source
National Drug Code (NDC)
Not provided by source
Total Quantity Recalled
3,374,918 cartons
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Fungal contamination of nasal swabs.
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
ZICAM COLD REMEDY MEDICATED NASAL SWABS, 20 Single-Use Swabs per carton, Distributed by Church & Dwight Co,. Inc., Ewing NJ. UPC 7 32216 30120 5
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class I
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
July 09, 2025
Firm Initiation Date
June 06, 2025
FDA Classification Date
Jul 03, 2025
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
All lots.
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide in the USA.
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
⚠️ Immediate Action Required — Patient Notice
According to official FDA guidelines for Class I recalls, patients using affected lots should stop taking this product immediately and contact their physician or pharmacist for an appropriate alternative. Do not dispose of medication until instructed by your pharmacy.
Healthcare Provider & Pharmacy Notice
Quarantine affected inventory immediately. Contact patients who were dispensed recalled lots to arrange replacement. Report any adverse reactions directly to the FDA MedWatch Safety Information Program.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0504-2025
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508615UTCC