Class I โ€” Serious Health Hazard

Serious health hazard โ€” there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to this product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel Recalled by Matrixx Initiatives Inc Due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product may be...

Date: December 18, 2012
Company: Matrixx Initiatives Inc
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Matrixx Initiatives Inc directly.

Affected Products

Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief (oxymetazoline HCl) nasal gel, 0.05%, 0.50 fl. oz. (15 mL) spray bottle, Developed and distributed by Zicam LLC, Scottsdale, Arizona 85255, a wholly owned subsidiary of Matrixx Initiatives Inc, NDC 62750-005-10, UPC 7 32216 20410 0.

Quantity: 46,752 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Product may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Matrixx Initiatives Inc

Matrixx Initiatives Inc has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report