Poison Risk: Popular Nasal Spray Recalled

Bayer is recalling nearly 800,000 travel-size bottles of its popular Afrin Original Nasal Spray due to safety concerns for children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall on April 30, 2026, citing that the 6 mL bottles do not meet federal standards for child-resistant packaging.

The affected nasal spray contains an imidazoline, a substance that requires specific packaging to prevent accidental ingestion by children. The bottles also lack the necessary warning labels for non-compliant packaging, increasing the risk of poisoning if young children swallow the product.

No injuries or incidents have been reported in connection with this recall. The recalled travel-size Afrin Original Nasal Spray bottles, sold nationwide at convenience stores and travel hubs, retailed for approximately $7 to $9. Consumers who purchased the product should immediately store it out of children's reach and contact Bayer for a refund.