Bayer Recalls 6 mL Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Illness from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2026-04-30 · 26455
Hazards
The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling statement, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning, if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Recall
Number
26455
Date
2026-04-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey
Retailer(s)
Retailers such as convenience stores and travel hubs including airports from September 2024 to April 2026 for about $7 to $9.
Country of manufacture
Germany
Description
This recall involves unexpired Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles, with Lot numbers 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. These travel size bottles have "Afrin® Original Nasal Spray" and "1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)" printed on a label located on the front of the bottle. It is a six-digit number, followed by the expiration date in following format: "YYYYMMM". No other sizes of Afrin are included in this recall.