SinuCleanse Nasal Cleanse Products Recalled Over Microbial Contamination

Nasal wash recalled due to a risk that the squeeze bottles may cause dangerous blood or secondary staph infections.

A recall has been issued for SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash Systems due to a potential contamination with Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) bacteria.

Staphylococcus aureus are the bacteria that cause staph infections, which can lead to fevers, chills, sores, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, potentially resulting in severe illness or death.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the SinuCleanse Nasal Wash System recall on February 25, after confirming that the product was contaminated with S. aureus, which may result in blood or secondary staph infections for users whose nasal cavity might be damaged from inflammation and injuries caused by the product’s use.

Secondary infections could include endocarditis, bone and joint infections, splenic abscesses and bacterial sinusitis. They may also lead to eye tissue infections, vision problems, cranial nerve damage or meningitis, which can be fatal.

SinuCleanse Soft Tip Squeeze Bottle Nasal Wash Systems are manufactured by Ascent Consumer Products Inc. and are used as a nasal wash to help temporarily relieve symptoms associated with sinusitis, cold, flu or allergies.

The recalled products were packaged in a carton, containing a squeeze bottle and 30 saline packets.

They were distributed nationwide in January 2025, through retail and online outlets, with the lot number 024122661A1 and an expiration date of December 31, 2027. The lot number and expiration date can be found on the side of the carton or on the back of the saline packets.

While Ascent Consumer Products is not aware of any adverse events related to the recall, officials are warning that the products could still be in consumers’ possession.

Distributors and retailers in possession of the affected products should immediately stop distributing them and remove them from their inventory. Consumers should also stop using the product immediately and either dispose of it or return it to where it was purchased.

Ascent Consumer Products is notifying distributors and customers via email. Customers with questions about the recall can contact the company at cs@ascentconsumerproducts.com, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. ET. Anybody experiencing issues related to the product’s use should consult their physician or healthcare provider.