The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0217-2024·Announced 2024-01-10

Nasal Decongestant Recalled for Possible Manufacturing Water Contamination

Quality Choice No Drip Nasal Decongestant is being recalled because purified water used in manufacturing may have contained microbial contamination. No contamination was detected 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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported contamination in the final product and no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is theoretical, based on a manufacturing deviation. Per the rubric, precautionary recalls with no contamination detected in the finished product fall under the Moderate category.

Plain-English summary

Quality Choice No Drip Severe Congestion Nasal Pump Mist is an over-the-counter nasal decongestant containing 0.05% oxymetazoline hydrochloride. Seaway Pharma Inc. is recalling this product due to a manufacturing process deviation.

The manufacturer reported that purified water used in the manufacturing process may have been contaminated with microbes. As a precautionary measure, the company initiated a recall. No contamination was detected in the final products.

The recall affects 8,160 bottles distributed in Michigan and Pennsylvania. The affected lot is Lot #SE23035 with an expiration date of May 31, 2026 (NDC 63868-608-01, UPC 6-35515-98846-0).

The recalled product

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

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 # SE23035
  • Exp 05/31/2026

UPCs (1)

  • 635515988460

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • MI
  • PA

Same brand · OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE