Afrin Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Recall: Bayer
Bayer Recalls 6 mL Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray Bottles Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Illness from Child Poisoning; Violates Mandatory Standard for Child-Resistant Packaging
Updated April 30, 2026
Bayer is recalling travel-size Afrin Original Nasal Spray in 6 mL bottles because the packaging is not child-resistant as required by law. If a young child swallows the contents, which contain an imidazoline, a substance toxic to children, serious injury or illness can result.
Is the Travel Size Afrin® Original Nasal Spray 6 mL Bottles recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by CPSC on April 30, 2026. Details below.
What is recalled
Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray, 6 mL (1/5 FL OZ) bottles. Only unexpired bottles with the following lot numbers are included: 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, and 250831. The lot number (a six-digit number) and expiration date (in YYYYMMM format) are printed on the bottle label. No other Afrin sizes are part of this recall.
Am I affected
You're affected if you have an unexpired Travel Size Afrin Original Nasal Spray bottle labeled "Afrin Original Nasal Spray" and "1/5 FL OZ (6 mL)" with one of these lot numbers on the label: 230361, 240822, 241198, 250066, 250152, 250646, or 250831. Check the front label for the six-digit lot number followed by the expiration date.
What to do right now
Immediately move the bottle somewhere out of sight and reach of children. Then visit www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall to request a refund, you'll need to take a photo of the product before disposing of it. You can also call Bayer toll-free at 800-317-2165, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET, or find the refund form via the "Safety Recall Info" button at www.afrin.com.
Contact: Bayer toll free at 800 317-2165, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. through 8 p.m. ET, or online through a recall refund webform available at www.livewell.bayer.com/afrin-original-spray-recall. The form can also be accessed by clicking the "Safety Recall Info" button located at the top right of the landing page www.afrin.com, which will take the consumer to the recall information page.
The hazard
The 6 mL nasal sprays contain an imidazoline, which must be in child-resistant packaging or meet the labeling requirements for non-complying packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The 6 mL nasal spray's packaging is not child-resistant nor bears the required labeling statement, posing a risk of serious injury or illness from poisoning, if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Brands affected
- Source
- CPSC
- Category
- Baby & Kids
- Recall ID
- cpsc-26455
- Recalled
- April 30, 2026
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