On June 7, 2022, Buzzagogo, Inc. issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy over suspicion of potential microbial contamination. An independent test conducted by the Food and Drug Administration established that the nasal swab contained significantly high levels of yeast and bacteria Bacillus Cereus.
The bacteria found in the swab is not harmful to humans if used as directed. However, people with compromised immune systems may be at risk for severe or life-threatening infections if exposed.
Immunocompromised patients using the affected product could potentially develop severe or even life-threatening health complications such as disseminated fungal infection, pneumonia, bacteremia/sepsis, and invasive fungal rhinosinusitis.
In non-immunocompromised patients (the population segment most likely to use the product), using the recalled product may lead to a wide range of non-infectious complications such as non-invasive fungal rhinosinusitis. The infections are expected to be relatively mild among this population segment and more responsive to treatment.
To date, the manufacturer has not received any complaints related to microbial concerns or reports of severe health effects related to the use of the recalled product.
What Is the Primary Use of the Recalled Nasal Swab Remedy?
The Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy is primarily used to alleviate allergy symptoms. It is usually packaged in individual tubes for topical nasal application.
The affected product lot is 2006491 with an expiration date of 8/2024 and UPC 860002022116. You can easily identify the affected nasal swabs by checking the lot number and expiration date on the bottom of the packaging carton.
The affected lot number was distributed nationwide to wholesale distributors, conventional retail stores, and Amazon.com. Some of the products in this lot were also listed for sale on the company’s official website.
Patient Safety Is Key
Buzzagogo, Inc. reiterates that it emphasizes patient safety and product quality at every step in the manufacturing and supply chain process. The company decided to notify all of its distributors and individual customers of the recall by email and is already arranging for the return or replacement of all affected products.
Distributors, retailers, or consumers that have purchased Allergy Be Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy lot # 20066491 are highly encouraged to stop using the product immediately, discard any remaining product and contact the manufacturer at [email protected]for a full refund.
The company seeks to minimize all inconvenience the recall may cause to its consumers and is fully committed to ensuring the process is as smooth as possible.
Have You Been Affected by the Recall? Contact Buzzagogo for a Refund!
Consumers with queries or concerns regarding the recall are encouraged to contact Buzzagogo, Inc by calling (800) 963-2861 or emailing at [email protected]. These lines of communication are open from Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm EDT.
Affected consumers are also encouraged to contact their primary physicians or healthcare provider if they have experienced any side effects related to using the recalled product.
If you have experienced adverse effects or have quality issues with the recalled products, report to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program online or by regular mail/fax.
You can complete and submit the report online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm . Alternatively, download the form from ww.fda.gov/medwatch/getforms.htm and complete it. Once you have completed the form, submit it by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178. You can also call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form.
The Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the U.S Food and Drug Administration.
