Go Backs
HomeCategoriesStatesCheck Your Home
Go Backs

Track product recalls and safety alerts from CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, and USDA. Stay informed and keep your family safe.

Browse

  • Categories
  • States
  • Check Your Home
  • Risk Levels

Agencies

  • CPSC
  • FDA Food
  • FDA Drug
  • FDA Device
  • FDA Veterinary
  • NHTSA
  • USDA

Company

  • About
  • FAQ
  • Contact
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
Buy Me a Coffee

Recall data is sourced from official U.S. government agencies (CPSC, FDA, NHTSA, USDA) and processed using AI to improve readability. This site is not affiliated with or endorsed by any government agency. Always refer to the original agency notice for authoritative information.

© 2026 Go Backs. All rights reserved.

Critical RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Zicam and Orajel Baby Swabs Recalled for Fungal Contamination

Agency Publication Date: July 2, 2025
Share:
Sign in to monitor this recall

Summary

Church & Dwight Inc. is recalling approximately 4,084,430 cartons of Zicam and Orajel Baby swab products, including Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear, and Orajel Baby Cooling Swabs for Teething. The recall was initiated because fungal contamination was found in the nasal and oral swabs. These products are distributed nationwide in the United States, and the recall affects all lots of the specific UPC codes listed below.

Risk

Using products contaminated with fungi can lead to serious infections, particularly in infants using oral swabs or in individuals with compromised immune systems. Using contaminated nasal swabs may lead to respiratory or sinus infections.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Zicam Cold Remedy Medicated Nasal Swabs (UPC 732216301205), Zicam Nasal AllClear (UPC 732216301656), and Orajel Baby Cooling Swabs for Teething (UPC 310310400002). All lot numbers are included in this recall.
  2. If you have health concerns or believe you or your child have experienced symptoms after using these products, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  3. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Church & Dwight Inc directly for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: ZICAM COLD REMEDY MEDICATED NASAL SWABS (20 count)by Zicam
Variants: Single-Use Swabs, Zinc-Free Homeopathic
UPC Codes:
732216301205
Lot Numbers:
All lots

Recall #: D-0504-2025; Distributed by Church & Dwight Co,. Inc., Ewing NJ.

Product: ZICAM NASAL ALLCLEAR (20 count)by Zicam
Variants: Single-Use Swabs, Triple Action Hydro Clear
UPC Codes:
732216301656
Lot Numbers:
All Lots

Recall #: D-0505-2025; Distributed by Church & Dwight Co,. Inc., Ewing NJ.

Product: Orajel Baby Cooling Swabs for Teething (12 count)by Orajel Baby
Variants: Single-Use Swabs, Benzocaine Free, Drug-Free, 0.007 fl oz (0.22 mL) per unit
UPC Codes:
310310400002
Lot Numbers:
All Lots

Recall #: D-0506-2025; Manufactured for Church & Dwight Co. Inc. Ewing. NJ 08328 USA.

Product Images

Labeling, Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs

Labeling, Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs

UPC, Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs

UPC, Zicam® Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs

Labeling, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs

Labeling, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs

UPC, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs

UPC, Zicam® Nasal AllClear Swabs

Labeling, Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs

Labeling, Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs

-  UPC, Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs

- UPC, Orajel™ Baby Teething Swabs

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 97031
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Church & Dwight Inc
Sold By: Retailers nationwide
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (3,374,918 cartons; 13,632 cartons; 695,880 cartons)
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: July 3, 2025

Were You Affected by This Recall?

If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.

Find an Attorney

This is general information, not legal advice. Go Backs is not a law firm and does not provide legal services.

AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release · Raw API Response

openFDA Disclaimer: This recall information is sourced from the openFDA API. Do not rely on openFDA to make decisions regarding medical care. While we make every effort to ensure that data is accurate, you should assume all results are unvalidated. Refer to the openFDA terms of service for more information.