FDA Warns that Zicam May Cause Loss of Sense of Smell
On June 16, 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning letter to Matrixx Initiatives, the maker of Zicam Cold Remedy, stating that over 130 people have reported to suffer from anosmia (loss of sense of smell) with some individuals reporting losing their sense of taste from using the Zicam intranasal products, [...]
