Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray with Xylitol Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: November 21, 2025

Summary

Medical Products Laboratories, Inc. is recalling 41,328 bottles of Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL (1.5 oz / 45mL) due to the discovery of microbial contamination. Testing identified the presence of a microorganism known as Pseudomonas lactis in the non-sterile product. Consumers should check their medicine cabinets for bottles marked with NDC 0363-3114-01 and specific lot numbers ending in 2027.

Risk

The product is contaminated with Pseudomonas lactis bacteria. Using a contaminated nasal spray can lead to infections, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems or those who have recently undergone nasal surgery.

What You Should Do

Check the bottle and outer packaging to see if your product is Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL (1.5 oz / 45mL) with NDC 0363-3114-01.
Identify if your product belongs to the affected batches by looking for Lot#: 71409 (Expires: 02/28/2027) or Lot#: 71861 (Expires: 08/31/2027).
If you have health concerns after using this product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

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: Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL (1.5 oz / 45mL)by Walgreens

Variants: 1.5 oz (45mL) bottle

Lot Numbers:

71409 (Exp 02/28/2027)

71861 (Exp 08/31/2027)

NDC:

0363-3114-01

Distributed by Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 97949

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Medical Products Laboratories, Inc.

Sold By: Walgreens

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 41,328 bottles

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check the bottle and outer packaging to see if your product is Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL (1.5 oz / 45mL) with NDC 0363-3114-01.

Identify if your product belongs to the affected batches by looking for Lot#: 71409 (Expires: 02/28/2027) or Lot#: 71861 (Expires: 08/31/2027).

If you have health concerns after using this product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.