Zicam Burkholderia Cepacia Contamination News – On December 18, 2012, Matrixx Initiatives, the producer of Zicam products, issued a recall of 1 lot of Zicam Extreme Congestion Relief nasal gel because a sample tested positive for the bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia.
Zicam Burkholderia Cepacia Recall Information
The FDA provided specific details of the recall. The nasal spray is sold in 0.5 ounces plastic spray containers with a NDC number of 62750-005-10. The recalled lot number is 2J23 which has an expiration date of September 2015. The recalled nasal spray was sold to distributors around the country.
Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) Infection
Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) is a type of bacterium that can be found in soil and water. B. cepacia bacteria are often resistant to common antibiotics, making infections difficult to treat.
According to CDC, “B. cepacia poses little medical risk to healthy people. However, people who have certain health problems like weakened immune systems or chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis, may be more susceptible to infections with B. cepacia. B cepacia is a known cause of infections in hospitalized patients.”
B. cepacia can cause serious respiratory infections, especially in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Burkholderia Cepacia Lawsuit Help
The Weinberg Law Firm is currently assisting those who have suffered Burkholderia cepacia infections linked to docusate liquid use. If you or a loved one has been injured by a contaminated docusate product and you would like information regarding a docusate lawsuit, please call The Weinberg Law Firm toll free at 1-877-934-6274. Our phones are answered 24/7.
