Take a look at your nasal spray — there’s a recall for possible microbial contamination

David J. Neal
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All bottles of three nasal rinse sprays sold over the last six years by Biomic Sciences have been recalled after FDA testing found four kinds of microbial contamination.

In its recall notice, Biomic says customers should stop using Ion Biome Sinus, Ion Sinus Support and Restore Sinus Spray. The recall notice’s risk statement explains:

“In the population most at risk, patients or individuals who recently underwent nasal or sinus surgery, there is a reasonable probability that the use of the affected product could potentially result in severe or life-threatening adverse events such as bacteremia or fungemia, invasive bacterial or fungal rhinosinusitis, or disseminated fungal infection.”

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The sprays are sold in stores and by various online sellers.

▪ Restore was sold from June 2017 to September 2019.

Restore Sinus Spray FDA
Restore Sinus Spray FDA

▪ Ion Biome Sinus was sold from September 2019 through September 2021.

Ion Biome Sinus FDA
Ion Biome Sinus FDA

▪ Ion Sinus Support was sold from September 2021 through last month.

Ion Sinus Support FDA
Ion Sinus Support FDA

If you have one of these bottles and want a refund, take a photo of the lot number on the bottle bottom and send the photo to Biomic at sinusrecall@intelligenceofnature.com. Or just return it to the store where you bought it.

Questions about the recall can be answered at the above email address or 844-715-0113, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.

Any medical problems having to do with these sprays should be taken to a doctor. Then, let the FDA know about it through the MedWatch program, either online or by mailing or faxing the FDA a form you request at 800-332-1088.