Apotex Inc. recalls Fluticasone propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg, packaged in 50 mcg per spray 120 Metered Sprays bottles, 16 g net fill
Apotex recalls Fluticasone propionate nasal spray with glass particles. Stop using if you have the recalled product. Details on affected batches and how to return.
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Presence of foreign substance: glass particles
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What happened, in plain English
Apotex is recalling Fluticasone propionate nasal spray bottles that may contain glass particles. This could cause injury if the particles enter the nasal passages. Affected products were manufactured in Canada and sold in the U.S. with a specific expiration date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40504-apotex-fluticasone-nasal-spray-recall-glass-particles-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40504-apotex-fluticasone-nasal-spray-recall-glass-particles-hazard · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0841-2018
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“Apotex Fluticasone Nasal Spray Recall: Glass Particles Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40504-apotex-fluticasone-nasal-spray-recall-glass-particles-hazard. Based on FDA recall #D-0841-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0841-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Glass particles in the nasal spray could cause injury if they enter the nasal passages. This is a foreign substance hazard that may lead to irritation or damage to the nasal tissue.
Who’s affected
People who have the recalled Fluticasone nasal spray bottles with the specific lot number and expiration date are affected. Those using the product for nasal inhalation are most at risk if glass particles enter the nasal passages.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'Fluticasone propionate Nasal Spray, USP, 50 mcg' in 120 metered spray bottles. The lot number is NJ4501 and expiration date is July 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the lot number NJ4501 and expiration date of July 2020 on the bottle.
Stop Using if Recalled
If you have the recalled product, stop using it immediately to avoid potential injury.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
The product contains glass particles, which could cause injury if they enter the nasal passages.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for the lot number NJ4501 and expiration date of July 2020 on the bottle.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Stop using it immediately and contact Apotex for further instructions.
Contact Apotex
We’ve drafted a message you can send Apotex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0841-2018 — Apotex Apotex Hello, I own a Apotex that is covered by recall D-0841-2018 from Apotex. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0841-2018 (May 31, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0841-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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