Recall announced for nasal spray

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – A recall has been announced by the makers of a popular nasal spray used to reduce snoring.

Green Pharmaceuticals has issued a voluntary recall for SnoreStop Naso Spray.

FDA testing found the product to contain microbial contamination which could have a especially severe impact on immuno-compromised patients. A  voluntary recall has been issued for the preparation by Green Pharmaceuticals Inc.

The corporation is voluntarily recalling lot 2373/21222 of the preparation packaged in 0.3 FL OZ (9ml) bottles to the consumer level.

To date there have been no reports of adverse events. FDA testing found product to contain microbial contamination identified as Providencia rettgeri.

The product is used as a nasal spray to temporarily help stop or reduce symptoms of non-apneic snoring and is packaged in one single unit plastic bottle with a nasal pump as a delivery system. The affected SnoreStop NasoSpray lot include the following: 2372/21222 (2373 is printed on a sticker placed on the bottom of the bottle and 21222 is on a sticker placed on the outer packaging).

The product can be identified by a clear transparent plastic box with the name SnoreStop NasoSpray. The product was distributed nationwide in health food stores and online.

Green Pharmaceuticals Inc is notifying its retailers and customers by email and is arranging for return and replacement of all recalled products. Consumers and retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using and return to place of purchase.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact Green Pharmaceuticals Inc by phone at 805-388- 0600 or e-mail address (mail@snorestop.com), Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Pacific Standard Time. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.