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Teva Qnasl Nasal Spray Recall: Failed Spray Content Uniformity

Teva recalls Qnasl nasal spray due to failed content uniformity in stability testing. This may affect spray consistency and medication effectiveness. Consumers should contact Teva for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0170-2017DrugTeva ›
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Recalling firmTeva Pharmaceuticals USA1090 Horsham Rd · North Wales, PA 19454-1505
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What happened, in plain English

Teva is recalling Qnasl nasal spray (40 mcg, 60 metered sprays) because it failed content uniformity tests during stability testing. This could mean inconsistent medication delivery, but the recall does not indicate a safety risk to users. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42266-teva-qnasl-nasal-spray-recall-failed-spray-content-uniformity.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42266-teva-qnasl-nasal-spray-recall-failed-spray-content-uniformity · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0170-2017

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“Teva Qnasl Nasal Spray Recall: Failed Spray Content Uniformity.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42266-teva-qnasl-nasal-spray-recall-failed-spray-content-uniformity. Based on FDA recall #D-0170-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0170-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The product failed content uniformity tests during stability testing. This means the spray may not deliver the correct medication dose consistently. However, the recall does not mention any safety risks like injury or serious health effects.

Who’s affected

People with prescriptions for Qnasl nasal spray from Teva. Those using the product for respiratory conditions may be affected if they have the specific lots mentioned.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) Nasal Aerosol 40 Mcg, 60 Metered Sprays. Look for lot numbers 150096 (expiring 3/2017) or 150327 (expiring 10/2017).

  • Brand
    Teva
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 2 products

All 2 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class III
  • Status
    Terminated
  • Distribution
    Nationwide
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-0170-2017Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) Nasal Aerosol 40 Mcg, 60 Metered Sprays, Rx only, Manufactured for Teva Respiratory, LLC, Horsham, PA 19044, By: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, Northridge, CA 91324, NDC 59310-206-06 and 59310-206-08 (Physician Samples).; Lot #: 150096, Exp. 3/2017; Lot #: 150327, Exp. 10/2017201, 234 Canisters
D-0171-2017Qnasl (beclomethasone dipropionate) Nasal Aerosol 80 Mcg, 50 Metered Sprays, Rx only, Manufactured for Teva Respiratory, LLC, Horsham, PA 19044, By: 3M Drug Delivery Systems, Northridge, CA 91324, NDC 59310-210-13.; Lot #: 150335, 150336, Exp. 4/2017N/A
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Verify the lot number and expiration date on the product label to confirm if it's affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

Alaska: yesAKMaine: yesMEVermont: yesVTNew Hampshire: yesNHWashington: yesWAIdaho: yesIDMontana: yesMTNorth Dakota: yesNDMinnesota: yesMNIllinois: yesILWisconsin: yesWIMichigan: yesMINew York: yesNYRhode Island: yesRIMassachusetts: yesMAOregon: yesORNevada: yesNVWyoming: yesWYSouth Dakota: yesSDIowa: yesIAIndiana: yesINOhio: yesOHPennsylvania: yesPANew Jersey: yesNJConnecticut: yesCTCalifornia: yesCAUtah: yesUTColorado: yesCONebraska: yesNEMissouri: yesMOKentucky: yesKYWest Virginia: yesWVVirginia: yesVAMaryland: yesMDDelaware: yesDEArizona: yesAZNew Mexico: yesNMKansas: yesKSArkansas: yesARTennessee: yesTNNorth Carolina: yesNCSouth Carolina: yesSCDistrict of Columbia: yesDCOklahoma: yesOKLouisiana: yesLAMississippi: yesMSAlabama: yesALGeorgia: yesGAHawaii: yesHITexas: yesTXFlorida: yesFL

FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 15 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Nov 1, 201612. FDA classified it Class III: Dec 8, 201623. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Dec 14, 201634. FDA terminated the recall: Feb 6, 2018420162018
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class III
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0170-2017 (November 1, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0170-2017 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 9, 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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