Latest News About Afrin Recall

Here’s the latest on the Afrin recall.

Direct answer

• A recall of Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL travel-size bottles has been announced due to a packaging issue that lacks child-resistant tops and required labeling. About 786,000 bottles are affected, distributed from September 2024 through April 2026. Consumers should stop using recalled bottles, securely store them away from children, and visit the recall website to request a refund. [Source: CPSC recall notice and multiple news reports from late April–May 2026][3][8][9]

Key details

• Scope: Travel-size 6 mL bottles only; other sizes are not part of the recall. Lot numbers cited in recall communications may include specific examples like 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831.[5][3]
• Reason: Non-compliant packaging that is not child-resistant, creating a risk if swallowed by children. No injuries have been reported to date.[3][5]
• Action for consumers: Do not use recalled product, store safely away from children, photograph the bottle, and submit the product for a refund via the Bayer/LiveWell recall portal. The 6 mL bottles are the only ones affected.[8][9]

What to check on your bottle

• Size: 6 mL travel-size labeled “Afrin Original Nasal Spray” and “1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)”
• Lot numbers: Look for the specific recalled lots listed in official notices; if your bottle matches, it is part of the recall.[5][3]
• Packaging: Absence of child-resistant cap and missing required labeling.[3]

What to do next

• If you have a recalled bottle: Do not discard immediately; secure it out of reach of children and follow the refund process on the recall site. You’ll likely be asked to submit a photo of the product and its lot number.[9][8]
• If you don’t have a recalled product: No action needed beyond continued normal usage of non-recalled Afrin products, as only the specified travel-size 6 mL bottles are affected.[3]

Illustrative example

• A traveler who picked up Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL at a convenience store in late 2024 would check the lot number; if it matches the recalled lots, they should stop using it and request a refund through the recall portal. This aligns with ongoing reporting by multiple outlets and the CPSC notice.[8][3]

Would you like me to pull the exact recalled lot numbers from the official notice and guide you through the refund process step-by-step? I can also summarize any local retailer notices if you have a specific store in Valletta or Malta in mind.

Citations

• Afrin recall details and affected quantity (CPSC and multiple outlets)[5][8][3]
• Recall process and lot-number guidance (CPSC and Bayer pages)[9][8]