Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Medical Products Laboratories, Inc. Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray With Xylitol recall: Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found

Recall published 11 months ago

Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found to be pseudomonas lactis

The hazard: Microbial contamination

The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

What the notice says: Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found to be pseudomonas lactis

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0179-2026
Published
December 3, 2025
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Medical Products Laboratories, Inc.
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Units affected
41,328 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide
Sold at
Walgreens
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot#: 71409, Expires: 02/28/2027; 71861, Expires: 08/31/2027.

Products covered by this recall

Walgreens Saline Nasal Spray WITH XYLITOL, 1.5 oz (45mL) bottle, DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO., 200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015, NDC 0363-3114-01

Check your product

The notice names 11 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 71409

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • 02
  • 28
  • 2027
  • 08
  • 31
  • 2027. — 41
  • 328 bottles

NDC number

On the carton and again on the bottle or blister label.

  • 0363-3114-01

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 1.5 oz
  • 45 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Drug enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Medical Products Laboratories, Inc. — The problem here is microbial contamination, so the recall covers the production codes listed rather than the brand as a whole.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. If anyone who ate it is unwell, mention the recall and the date by name when you call a clinician.
  3. Bag and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  4. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: Medical Products Laboratories, Inc. — 9990 Global Rd, Philadelphia, PA, 19115-1006

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Medical Products Laboratories, Inc. prescription & otc drugs recalled?

Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found to be pseudomonas lactis Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product - microorganism found to be pseudomonas lactis

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: lot code 71409; best-by date 02 or 28. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide, including at Walgreens.

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