Why Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray has been recalled?
Proctor & Gamble voluntarily recalled Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray after finding the bacteria Burkholderia cepacia in a small amount in the product made in Germany and sold in the United States. 

Which batch number product has been affected?
The lot numbers of the products are as follows:

 This lot number is listed on both the outer carton and the bottle.  

Can I replace the Vicks Sinex Nasal Spray purchased recently?
Yes, you can make replacement if you have these specific lots number of Vicks. You need to call P&G for a replacement coupon or refund at the following numbers: 

·  United States: Please call: 1.877.876.7881

·  United Kingdom: Please call: 0800.5555.15

·  Germany: Please call: 0800.111.6131

What are the adverse effects associated with B. cepacia infected product?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), B. cepacia is typically found in water and soil, although transmission of the organism from contaminated medicines and devices has been reported. These bacteria are often resistant to commonly used antibiotics. B. cepacia poses little health risk to people who are healthy, but individuals who have chronic lung conditions such as cystic fibrosis or whose immune system is weakened may be more susceptible to serious infection. The bacteria are a known cause of infections in hospitalized patients. 

Is there any adverse effects have been reported so far?
According to FDA and other reports there have been no reported illnesses connected to the contamination. 

What if I feel adverse effects after using the affected product?
Call your doctor and get consultation.  Any adverse events with the use of this product should be reported via the FDA’s MedWatch adverse events reporting program. You can report them via fax at 1-800-FDA-0178, by mail at MedWatch, HF-2, FDA, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787, or on the MedWatch Web site at www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If you have purchased the product or have in your home, do check the lot number. If it matches with the recalled lot number of Vicks Nasal Spray, do not use it and get a replacement. The good news is that FDA and P&G have acted on the contamination problem.