WASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - Dallas, Texas-based Wholistic Herbs Inc. is recalling all lots of two, 1 fl. oz. spray products as they were found to be non-sterile and may cause infection.
One recall pertains to 'Koff & Kold' spray with herbal extract that is intended to be sprayed into the nose and throat for treatment of colds, cough, stuffy nose, and sinus infection.
Another recall pertains to 'Kold Sore' spray with liquid sea mineral that is intended to be sprayed into the eyes for the treatment of dry eye and pink eye. The product is also intended to be sprayed into the nose for sinus allergy by pollen, and onto the lips and genitals for the treatment of fever blisters, shingles and herpes simplex.
The products intended for use in the eye that are non-sterile have the potential to cause eye infections, which may be sight threatening. Also, nasal solutions that are not sterile could lead to respiratory infection.
The recalled products were distributed from March 2009 through February 2012.
The products were distributed throughout the U.S. to retail stores in Texas, California, Washington, Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.
The products meant for recall were also distributed through acupuncture clinics and the firm's website at www.naturalapothecary.com.
The products are packaged in white plastic 1 fluid oz spray bottles which contain a product insert inside of the clear plastic lid. All used by dates are being recalled.
The company said the recall follows a routine FDA inspection which identified several labeling issues. No illnesses have been reported to date.
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