Popular US remedy recalled over ‘life-threatening fungi’ with children most at risk

The recalled nasal and baby teething swabs were sold across the US and Puerto Rico (Picture: Getty Images)

Nasal and baby teething swabs sold across the US have been recalled over fears of contamination with fungi.

Church & Dwight Co, Inc, announced on Friday it is recalling its Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Swabs, Zicam Nasal AllClear Swabs and Orajel Baby Teething Swabs on Friday ‘due to potential microbial contamination identified as fungi in cotton swab components’.

The swabs...