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P&G Recalls Contaminated Vicks Nasal Spray

Lots affected by bacteria were sold in US, UK, Germany

By Harry Kimball,  Newser Staff

Posted Nov 20, 2009 10:19 AM CST

(Newser) – Procter & Gamble has voluntarily recalled batches of its Vicks nasal spray contaminated with bacteria. Though the bacteria are likely harmless to healthy people, CNN reports, the contamination could prove disastrous for those with compromised immune systems. The product is in the Vicks Sinex line in the US and UK, and Wick Sinex Schnupfenspray Dosiersystem in Germany, all in 15-ml bottles. Click the source link at right to see full product names and lot numbers.

Procter & Gamble Co. headquarters in Cincinnati.
Procter & Gamble Co. headquarters in Cincinnati.   (AP Photo)
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