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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

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.

Recalled Afrin® 6mL Size Original Nasal Spray Bottles (Front of Bottle)
Recalled Afrin® 6mL Size Original Nasal Spray Bottles (Front of Bottle)
Official source
CPSC
Recall date
April 30, 2026
Status
ACTIVE

Quick Facts at a Glance

Recall Date
April 30, 2026
Hazard Level
HIGH
Brands
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey, Bayer, Retailers such as convenience stores and travel hubs including airports from September 2024 to April 2026 for about $7 to $9....

What to Do Now

Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.

Immediate steps

  1. 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
  2. 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
  3. 3Follow the official remedy from Consumer Product Safety Commission; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
  4. 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.

Check these identifiers

Brand
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey, Bayer, Retailers such as convenience stores and travel hubs including airports from September 2024 to April 2026 for about $7 to $9., Travel

Recall Timeline

Key dates and source checks for this recall record.

  1. Recall announced

    April 30, 2026

  2. Reported by CPSC

    May 1, 2026

  3. RecallRadar source check

    May 7, 2026

  4. Consumer action

    Use the official remedy and keep documentation.

More Product Images

Recalled Afrin® 6mL Size Original Nasal Spray Bottles (Back of Bottle)
Recalled Afrin® 6mL Size Original Nasal Spray Bottles (Back of Bottle)

Hazard Information

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.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and return it for a full refund. Bayer toll free at 800 317-2165, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. ET, or online through a recall refund webform available at www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall. The form can also be accessed by clicking the "Safety Recall Info" button located at the top right of the landing page www.afrin.com, which will take the consumer to the recall information page.. Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bottles out of sight and reach of children and go to the webform posted on www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall to begin a request for a refund. Consumers will be asked to take and submit a photo of the product before disposing of it in order to receive a refund.. Available options: Refund

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Full 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.

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