Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 08, 2026

Recall Information Record
Database Entry ID: 10752
Recall Number: 26455
Date of Record: 2026-04-30

1. Recall Summary
Bayer HealthCare LLC, of Whippany, New Jersey, is recalling approximately 786,100 units of Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles. The recall was initiated because the product violates the mandatory standard for child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recall was published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on April 30, 2026. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

2. Affected Products
The recall involves unexpired Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL bottles. The affected lot numbers are: 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. The product is identified by the text “Afrin® Original Nasal Spray” and “1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)” printed on a label located on the front of the bottle. The lot number is a six-digit number, followed by the expiration date in the format “YYYYMMM”. No other sizes of Afrin are included in this recall. The recalled products were sold at retailers such as convenience stores and travel hubs, including airports, from September 2024 through April 2026, with a retail price of approximately $7 to $9. The product was manufactured in Germany.

3. Hazard Information
The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline. Under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, products containing this substance must be in child-resistant packaging or must meet specific labeling requirements for non-complying packaging. The recalled 6 mL nasal spray’s packaging is not child-resistant and does not bear the required labeling statement. This poses a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. As of the date of the recall notice, no injuries have been reported.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately secure the recalled bottles out of sight and reach of children. Consumers must then go to the webform posted on www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall to begin a request for a refund. As part of the refund process, consumers will be asked to take and submit a photo of the product before disposing of it in order to receive a refund.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy for this recall is a refund. Consumers who submit a photo of the product via the designated webform will receive a refund for the recalled item.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact Bayer toll-free at 800-317-2165, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET. Alternatively, consumers can access the recall refund webform online 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 direct the consumer to the recall information page.

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