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Drug company Apotex is recalling two lots of a prescription nasal spray due to possible bacterial contamination.

APO-Mometasone nasal spray is prescribed for allergy symptoms in children, for sinusitis in patients aged 12 and older, and for nasal polyps in adults.

Health Canada says the recalled lots may be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria, which can pose serious health risks to people with chronic lung diseases or weakened immune systems, those who are pregnant, as well as seniors and children.

Drug company Apotex is recalling two lots of APO-Mometasone nasal spray due to possible bacterial contamination. A sign is displayed in front of Health Canada headquarters in Ottawa on Friday, January 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Drug company Apotex is recalling two lots of APO-Mometasone nasal spray due to possible bacterial contamination. A sign is displayed in front of Health Canada headquarters in Ottawa on Friday, January 3, 2014. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

The affected APO-Mometasone sprays are from lot numbers TX5343 and TZ2586 and have expiry dates of September and October 2025.

Health Canada says anyone who has the recalled sprays should return them to a local pharmacy for proper disposal.

Anyone concerned because they or their children have used the product should consult a health-care provider.

Health Canada says Burkholderia cepacia complex bacteria pose a low risk to most healthy people.

Symptoms of an infection include fever and facial pain or pressure.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 19, 2024.

Canadian Press health coverage receives support through a partnership with the Canadian Medical Association. CP is solely responsible for this content.

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