The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0214-2024·Announced 2024-01-10

Oxymetazoline Nasal Spray Recalled Due to Manufacturing Process Deviation

Seaway Pharma is recalling oxymetazoline nasal spray due to manufacturing process deviations. No contamination was found in the final products.

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: FDA Class II manufacturing recall with no actual product contamination found and no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical, based on a deviation in the water purification process that did not result in contaminated products.

Plain-English summary

Seaway Pharma Inc. is recalling oxymetazoline hydrochloride nasal spray (12-hour pump mist, 1 FL oz./30 mL bottles) sold under two brands: Quality Choice and Premier Value. The recall involves Lot # SD23032 with expiration date 04/30/2026, affecting approximately 7,992 bottles distributed in Michigan and Pennsylvania.

The recall was initiated due to a manufacturing process deviation. The firm reported possible microbial contamination in the purified water used in product manufacturing. Upon investigation, no contamination was detected in any of the final products. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified this as a Class II recall.

Consumers who possess affected product should not use it. The product may be returned to the place of purchase. Healthcare providers and patients with questions should contact the recalling firm or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE (OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Seaway Pharma Inc.
Hazard
  • microbial-contamination
  • manufacturing-deviation

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 (2)

  • Lot # SD23032
  • Exp 04/30/2026

UPCs (3)

  • 0635515988446
  • 635515988439
  • 840986035098

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MI
  • PA

Same brand · OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE