WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — A homeopathic allergy medicine for kids is being voluntarily recalled over concerns of “elevated levels of yeast and mold,” the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.
One lot of Allergy Bee Gone for Kids Nasal Swab Remedy, made by Buzzagogo, Inc., is affected by the recall. During FDA testing, the product tested positive for yeast and mold and showed that it possibly contained the bacteria Bacillus cereus.
The FDA says the bacteria could cause life-threatening reactions in immunocompromised people.
According to a recent release, the FDA said the affected products will include the following information:
Lot #: 2006491Expiration Date: 8/2024UPC Code: 860002022116
Allergy Bee Gone was shipped nationwide to wholesale distributors, retail stores and has been sold online on the company’s website, as well as on Amazon.com.
Courtesy U.S. Food & Drug Administration
According to the FDA, Buzzagogo has been working to notify all of its distributors and customers by email, along with arranging for the return or replacement of all of the recalled products.
If you have the product in your home, the FDA encourages you to stop using it and throw it away. You can also contact the company for a full refund here or call (800) 963-2861 between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
For any adverse reactions after using the product, you can fill out a report here, or download a form here to mail or fax at (800) 332-0178. The FDA advises you to contact your primary care doctor for any immediate concerns, or call 911.
