If you have severe allergies or asthma, you should consult your allergist or other physician before using these products. If at any time after the registration of a pesticide the registrant has or becomes aware of any information regarding unreasonable adverse effects, the registrant must submit this information to the Agency for its evaluation. The Agency first began receiving initial reports of adverse effects in October 1999. EPA promptly began evaluating and investigating these incidents, consulting with physicians and interviewing affected individuals. Because of the relatively large number of incidents reported in such a short time frame, EPA urged SC Johnson to immediately initiate this product recall.
Dust mites are one of the most common cause of allergies.
Dust mite allergy usually produces symptoms similar to pollen allergy and also can produce symptoms of asthma in some people. Your allergist or family physician may have other suggestions for reducing your exposure to dust mite allergens. Consult with your medical provider for remedies that would be most helpful to your specific health condition. Several web sites have been developed that provide meaningful information about allergies and dust mite allergens in particular. A good starting source is the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' healthfinder service.