The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0055-2019·Announced 2018-10-24

Product Quest Recalls OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray Due to Quality Deviations

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC is recalling OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray bottles nationwide because they were manufactured under conditions that could impact product quality.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves CGMP deviations that could impact product quality, but no illnesses or injuries are reported, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Product Quest Manufacturing LLC is voluntarily recalling OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray in 3.5 Fl. Oz. (104 mL) bottles, 45 cc (1.5 fl. oz.) bottles, and Buddy Packs containing one 1.5 FL. OZ. (44 mL) and one 0.76 FL.OZ. (22 mL) bottle per carton. The recall covers 3,442,536 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA by Valeant Consumer Products, A Division of Valeant Pharmaceuticals, North America LLC. All lots remaining within their expiry dates are affected.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, meaning the products were manufactured under conditions that could impact product quality. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the deviations or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

Consumers who have purchased OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray should check their bottles for the affected UPC codes and sizes. The source text does not provide specific instructions for consumers on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
OCEAN Saline Nasal Spray, packaged in a) 3.5 Fl. Oz. (104 mL) bottle UPC 3 01875 26001 9; b) 45 cc (1.5 fl. oz.) UPC 3 01875 26003 3, c) Buddy Pack containing one 1.5 FL. OZ. (44 mL) and one 0.76 FL.OZ. (22 mL) bottle per carton, Distributed by: Valeant Consumer Products, A Divis
Affected units
3,442,536

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots remaining within expiry.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 54 recalled by Product Quest Manufacturing LLC under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 54 products in this recall →