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Zicam Users Get Warning From FDA

The Food and Drug  Administration warned consumers to stop using Zicam Cold Remedy and Zicam Cold Remedy Swabs a popular homeopathic cold remedy, because they could cause anosmia and damage or destroy their sense of smell. 

  The FDA received over 130 reports from consumers and healthcare providers of people losing their sense of smell after using Zicam.  

The nasal products were first introduced in 1999 by Matrixx Initiatives of Scottsdale, AZ.  In 2006, Mattrix paid $12 million to settle 340 lawsuits filed by Zicam users who lost their sense of smell from the use of the product.  

After the federal agency issued the consumer warning, the drug manufacturer refused to recall the products.  Matrixx did suspended further shipments of the dangerous products and said they would reimburse customers who wanted a refund.  

The F.D.A. does not have the power to order product recalls but must rely on manufacturers to do so voluntarily.  Bills now moving through Congress would give the agency the power to order the recall of products which place American consumers in danger.  

The F.D.A. warning letter sent to Matrixx on Tuesday states that Zicam Cold Remedy intranasal products "may pose a serious risk to consumers who use them" and are "misbranded." Such language would normally describe a recall alert. The products have no proven benefits.  

If you, a family member or other loved one has been the effected by the use of Zicam or any other dangerous or defective product, you need an experienced product liability lawyer.  Please call or click to speak directly with an attorney with The Williams Law Group. We can help!  

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