READ THIS NEXT: If You Have Any of These Popular Chocolates, Do Not Eat Them, FDA Warns. According to the AAFA’s published data, about 24 million people in the U.S. were diagnosed with seasonal allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, in 2018 alone. This equals around 8 percent (19.2 million) of adults and 7 percent (5.2 million) of kids. Symptoms from these types of allergies can spike in response to pollen from trees, grasses, and weeds, and may be mitigated by over-the-counter remedies. Nottingham, New Hampshire-based Buzzagogo Inc. is voluntarily recalling one lot of its Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy. The recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which published the company’s recall alert on Jun. 7, the same date it was announced.ae0fcc31ae342fd3a1346ebb1f342fcb The reason for the recall is that the products have the potential for microbial contamination: FDA testing found some contain elevated levels of yeast and mold, as well as the potential to contain the bacteria bacillus cereus. In immunocompromised patients, use of the affected product could potentially result in “severe or life-threatening adverse events,” such as bacteremia/sepsis, pneumonia, invasive fungal rhinosinusitis, or disseminated fungal infection, according to the recall alert. Even in non-immunocompromised patients, using the recalled products could result in infectious complications, like bacteremia or noninvasive fungal rhinosinusitis. But in these otherwise healthy populations, reactions are likelier to be less severe as well as more responsive to treatment. Fortunately, at this stage, Buzzagogo has not received any complaints related to microbial concerns or reports of adverse events related to this recalled lot.
RELATED: For more up-to-date information, sign up for our daily newsletter. Buzzagogo is currently notifying its distributors and customers by email and is arranging for return or replacement of all recalled products. The recall notice advises customers (as well as distributors or retailers) that have the have Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy with the lot number 2006491 to stop using the product right away. Throw out any remaining product and contact the company at [email protected] for a full refund. “We seek to minimize all inconvenience this may cause consumers and are committed to their complete satisfaction,” the company’s statement reads. Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Buzzagogo by phone at 800-963-2861 or via e-mail at to [email protected] Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT. If you think you’ve experienced any problems that may be related to using this product, contact your doctor or healthcare provider right away. You can also report adverse reactions or quality problems related to the product to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online. You may also do by regular mail or by fax by first downloading the reporting form (or calling 800-332-1088 to request one), then completing it and returning it to the address on the pre-addressed form or by fax to 800-FDA-0178. READ THIS NEXT: If You Have This Bacon in Your Fridge, Don’t Eat It, USDA Warns.
