A nasal decongestant has been recalled by Insight Pharmaceuticals after it was found the spray may contain bacteria, according to recent news sources.
About 34,092 bottles of Nostrilla are subject to recall. The product, which contains oxymetazoline, is used to relieve nasal suffering from colds.
The bacteria is called Burkholderia cepacia and is especially dangerous to those with weakened immunse systems or chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis.
The product was distributed all over the U.S. and comes in a small, .5 ounce plastic bottle with an expiration day of May 2014.
If you purchased this product, you can return it for a full refund.
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