WASHINGTON, D.C. – Church & Dwight Co., Inc. has issued a voluntary nationwide recall of select Zicam® and Orajel™ swab products due to potential microbial contamination, according to a company announcement released June 6, 2025.
The recall affects all lots within expiry of the following products:
- Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs (UPC 732216301205)
- Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs (UPC 732216301656) – discontinued as of December 2024
- Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs (UPC 310310400002)
The contamination, identified as fungi in the cotton swab components, poses a risk of serious infections, especially in individuals with compromised immune systems, inflamed nasal mucosa, or open wounds. Use of contaminated products may result in potentially life-threatening blood infections. No serious adverse events have been reported to date.
The affected products were distributed across the United States and Puerto Rico. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately and can request a refund through churchdwightrecall.com or by calling the company’s Consumer Relations team at 1-800-981-4710, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET.
Adverse reactions or quality issues may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch program online or by mail/fax.
The recall applies only to the specified swab products. All other Zicam and Orajel products, including Zicam RapidMelts, are not affected.
This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
