Urgent Consumer Alert: Nearly 800,000 Bottles of Travel-Size Afrin Recalled Over Child Poisoning Risk
A massive nationwide recall has been issued for hundreds of thousands of bottles of a popular nasal decongestant. Bayer has voluntarily recalled nearly 800,000 bottles of Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray after discovering the packaging poses a severe poisoning risk to young children.
Nearly 800,000 bottles of nasal spray have been recalled due to poisoning risks (stock image)
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the small spray bottles lack the legally required child-resistant closures, making it dangerously easy for children to open and accidentally swallow the highly toxic liquid inside.
📍 The Recall at a Glance: What to Look For
The recall specifically affects the 6 mL (1/5 FL OZ) travel-sized bottles of Afrin Original Nasal Spray. These products were widely sold nationwide at convenience stores, airport kiosks, and other travel hubs between September 2024 and April 2026 for roughly $7 to $9.
| Recall Details | Information |
| Product Name | Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray |
| Size | 6 mL (1/5 FL OZ) |
| Manufacturer | Bayer |
| Affected Lot Numbers | 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, 250831 |
