The voluntary recall follows reports of adverse reactions and potential exposure to Aspergillus in products sold through Amazon.
RT’s Three Key Takeaways:
- Microbial Contamination: Beekeeper’s Naturals is recalling lot 5950 of its saline nasal spray after testing showed yeast levels above acceptable limits and the potential presence of Aspergillus spp.
- Patient Safety Risks: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned that users with weakened immune systems or lung diseases face a reasonable probability of life-threatening infections, including invasive sinusitis and lung infections.
- Distribution Error: The company attributed the recall to a clerical error that resulted in 585 units being shipped to Amazon before microbiological testing results were finalized.
Beekeeper’s Naturals issued a voluntary nationwide recall for one lot of its saline nasal spray because of potential microbial contamination, according to an alert from the USFDA.
The recall affects Beekeeper’s Naturals Saline Nasal Spray lot number 5950 with an expiration date of 02/2028. The product, which is used as a sinus congestion rinse, may contain Aspergillus spp. and exceeds acceptable microbiological limits for yeast, according to the company.
In populations at high risk, including individuals with lung diseases or weakened immune systems, use of the contaminated product could lead to serious and life-threatening infections such as invasive sinusitis and lung infections, said Beekeeper’s Naturals in a news release.
To date, the company has received four reports of adverse reactions potentially linked to the recalled lot. These reported symptoms include sinus congestion, infection, and irritation.
The affected units were sold exclusively through Amazon between April 2 and April 24, 2026. A total of 585 units from lot 5950 were distributed. The company stated that the lot was mistakenly shipped before testing results were available due to a clerical error. No other products from the brand are impacted by this recall.
Beekeeper’s Naturals has taken immediate corrective action to identify and resolve the source of the concern, according to the news release. “We remain fully committed to the ‘rigorous’ quality standards our customers expect from us,” said Beekeeper’s Naturals in a news release.
Healthcare providers and consumers can identify the recalled 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottles by checking the lot number on the back or bottom label. Consumers who possess the affected lot are advised to discontinue use and contact the company for a refund. Adverse events or quality problems can also be reported to the FDA MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
