FDA Recalls ReBoost Nasal Spray for Contamination

The Food and Drug Administration announced a voluntary recall on Wednesday for one lot of ReBoost Nasal Spray, a homeopathic product sold nationwide, after tests revealed microbial contamination including yeast, mold, and unsafe levels of the bacteria Achromobacter. The recall affects 20-milliliter bottles distributed by MediNatura New Mexico Inc. to retailers such as CVS, Walmart, and Amazon, as well as online through the company's website.

The contamination was detected in lot number 224268, which carries a National Drug Code of 62795-4005-9, a Universal Product Code of 787647101863, and an expiration date of December 2027. ReBoost Nasal Spray contains natural ingredients like echinacea and is intended to temporarily relieve symptoms including nasal congestion, sinus pressure, postnasal drip, sneezing, runny nose, and nasal itching. According to the FDA, the bacteria Achromobacter poses a reasonable probability of adverse health consequences, such as respiratory problems or pneumonia, particularly for individuals with weakened immune systems, where infections could become life-threatening. The bacteria is known to resist several antibiotics, increasing the potential severity.