Trade Name

ADD1

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

IRB Yves Ponroy Canada
2035 Onésime Gagnon
Lachine, Quebec
H8T 3M5

Recall Start Date

2009-12-17

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Fish oil 250 mg, fish lecithin 20.8mg

Lot Number

1409JOA
1793JOA
26KOA
322KOA

Marketing Authorization Holder

IRB Yves Ponroy Canada
2035 Onésime Gagnon
Lachine, Quebec
H8T 3M5

Reason for Recall

ADD1 is an unauthorized NHP with non-approved claims for treating ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and is intended for use in children 6 to 9 years old.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails and heath care practitioners - no exportation

Trade Name

ADD2

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

IRB Yves Ponroy Canada
2035 Onésime Gagnon
Lachine, Quebec
H8T 3M5

Recall Start Date

2009-12-17

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Fish oil 500 mg, fish lecithin 41.7mg

Lot Number

Box of 15 capsules
837KOB
Box of 60 capsules
1048HOA
1048HOB
1309HOA
1783HOA
712JOB
776JOA
776JOB
1331JOA
1331JOB
269KOA
269KOB
323KOA
323K0B
837KOA
Box of 180 capsules
1325KOA
1326KOA

Marketing Authorization Holder

IRB Yves Ponroy Canada
2035 Onésime Gagnon
Lachine, Quebec
H8T 3M5

Reason for Recall

ADD2 is an unauthorized NHP with non-approved claims for treating ADD (Attention Deficit Disorder) and the product is intended for use in children and teenagers 8 to 15 years old.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails and heath care practitioners - no exportation

Trade Name

Alcool à Friction Composé

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Recall Start Date

2010-01-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 00357073

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

70.00%

Lot Number

111BH

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Reason for Recall

The labels of this product lot are not sticking to the bottles and are falling or may fall from the bottles.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails - no exportation

Trade Name

Alcool Isopropylique à Friction 70% Usp

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Recall Start Date

2010-01-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 00565830

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

70.00%

Lot Number

112BH

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Reason for Recall

The labels of this product lot are not sticking to the bottles and are falling or may fall from the bottles.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails - no exportation

Trade Name

Andriol 40 mg capsules 120 ‘s

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

Schering-Plough Canada Inc.
16750 Trans Canada Highway
Kirkland, Quebec
H9H 4M7

Recall Start Date

2010-01-20

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00782327

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Capsule

Strength

40 mg/capsule

Lot Number

594309

Marketing Authorization Holder

Schering-Plough Canada Inc.
16750 Trans Canada Highway
Kirkland, Quebec
H9H 4M7

Reason for Recall

An incorrect expiration date printed on the printed folded carton, 2016-06 instead of 2012-06.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers

Trade Name

Apo-Desipramine - Tab 50mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02216264

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

50 mg

Lot Number

HY7294

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

Assay failures in one batch at 9 month time point (assay result fell below the lower specification limit).

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Canada, United Arab Emirates
Some of the affected batch was supplied to ProDoc in Quebec.

Trade Name

Apo-Diltiaz CD

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02229526

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsule (Controlled Delivery)

Strength

300 mg

Lot Number

Bottle 100's Bottle 500's Bulk
JA5042 JA7797 JA4899
JA8493 JA8494
JE3059

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

OOS dissolution results for 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg strengths at various time points for 5 batches.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada. Batches of 100's were also distributed to Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, United Arab Emirates.
JC2938 was supplied to ProDoc in Quebec.

Trade Name

Apo-Diltiaz CD

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02230999

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsule (Controlled Delivery)

Strength

240 mg

Lot Number

Bottle 100's Bottle 500's Bulk
JC1321 JC4558 JC2938
JC4557 JD5013
JD5012 JE3060
JE3062

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

OOS dissolution results for 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg strengths at various time points for 5 batches.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada. Batches of 100's were also distributed to Bahamas, Bermuda, Cayman Islands, United Arab Emirates.
JC2938 was supplied to ProDoc in Quebec.

Trade Name

Apo-Diltiaz CD

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02230998

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsule (Controlled Delivery)

Strength

180 mg

Lot Number

Bottle 100's Bottle 500's Bulk
HX0652 HX0653 JA4900
JA5034 JA8484
JA8481 JE3066
JE3065

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

OOS dissolution results for 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg strengths at various time points for 5 batches.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada. Batches of 100's were also distributed to Antigua/Barbuda, Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates.
Batch HX0653 (500's) was distributed in Canada and Belize.
JA4900 was supplied to ProDoc in Quebec.

Trade Name

Apo-Diltiaz CD

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02230997

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsule (Controlled Delivery)

Strength

120 mg

Lot Number

Bottle 100's Bottle 500's Bulk
HX0648 HX0649 JC2933
JA8490 JA8489
JD1493 JD1494
JE3094 JE3093

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

OOS dissolution results for 120mg, 180mg, 240mg, 300mg strengths at various time points for 5 batches.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada. Batches of 100's were also distributed to Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Guyana, Haiti, United Arab Emirates.
JC2933 was supplied to ProDoc in Quebec.

Trade Name

Apo-Lorazepam Tab 0.5 mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00655740

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

0.5 mg

Lot Number

HX2972

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

Product packaged in blisters exhibited levels of a related compound RC 8 (USP Related Compound D) in excess of specification.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada only, no export.
This product is supplied in bulk to ProDoc in Quebec, only batches that have been packaged in blisters are impacted.

Trade Name

Apo-Lorazepam Tab 1 mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00655759

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

1 mg

Lot Number

HX7432

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

Product packaged in blisters exhibited levels of a related compound RC 8 (USP Related Compound D) in excess of specification.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada only, no export.
This product is supplied in bulk to ProDoc in Quebec, only batches that have been packaged in blisters are impacted.

Trade Name

Apo-Lorazepam Tab 2 mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00655767

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet / comprimé

Strength

2 mg

Lot Number

HT1546

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

Product packaged in blisters exhibited levels of a related compound RC 8 (USP Related Compound D) in excess of specification.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

All batches distributed in Canada only, no export.
This product is supplied in bulk to ProDoc in Quebec, only batches that have been packaged in blisters are impacted.

Trade Name

Apo-Nifed PA - SRT 20 MG

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02181525

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

20 mg

Lot Number

Bottle 100's Bottle 500's Blisters 60's Blisters 10's
HR8202 HR8200 HR8201 HX9694
HW7795 HW7794 HW7791 JA3293
HZ6136 HZ6137 HY7802
HZ7603 JA9075
JA9074

Bulk - HX7783

Marketing Authorization Holder

Apotex Incorporated
50 Steinway Blvd
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6Y3

Reason for Recall

One batch failed to been dissolution L3 specifications at the 3 hour time point during the 18 month time point testing (dissolution result obtained for one out of six tablets was too fast).

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Bottles of 100's distributed to: Canada, Antigua/Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat, Palau, Saudi Arabia, St.Kitts/Nevis, St.Lucia, St.Vincent, Trinidad/Tobago.
Bottles of 500's distributed to: Canada, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Hong Kong, Palau.
Blisters of 60's distributed to: Canada, Cayman Islands, Hong Kong, Lebanon, Libya, Jamaica, Singapore, United Arab Emirates.
Blisters of 10's distributed to Philippines.
Bulk batch distributed to Hong Kong.

Trade Name

BICNU

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada
2344 Alfred-Nobel, Suite 300
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4S 0A4

Recall Start Date

2009-12-23

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00297763

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Injectable

Strength

100 mg/vial

Lot Number

8K4218A

Marketing Authorization Holder

Bristol-Myers Squibb Canada
2344 Alfred-Nobel, Suite 300
Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4S 0A4

Reason for Recall

Out-of-specification sterility test result, the organism has been identified as Bacillus Circulans.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and hospitals

Trade Name

Booty Sweat

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Carter’s Little Pills

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Church & Dwight Canada Corp.
5485 Ferrier Street
Montreal, Quebec
H4P 1M6

Recall Start Date

2010-03-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02219190

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

5 mg

Lot Number

(L) KK83040

Marketing Authorization Holder

Church & Dwight Canada Corp.
635 Secretariat Court
Mississauga, Ontario
L5S 0A5

Reason for Recall

Out of specification stability test result when tested for disintegration.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No export

Trade Name

Casein for scratch test

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd
11, 177 Hamon St.
Montreal, Quebec
H3M 3E4

Recall Start Date

2009-12-18

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

SC-166751

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Allergenic extract does not have the proper registration with Health Canada.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Allergists in Canada only. No exportation.

Trade Name

Cinnamon for scratch test

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd
11, 177 Hamon St.
Montreal, Quebec
H3M 3E4

Recall Start Date

2009-12-18

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

Format 2 mL: Format 5 mL:

SC-160397 SC-162677
SC-162168 SC-165001
SC-164219 SC-166059
SC-166533
SC-167374

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Allergenic extract does not have the proper registration with Health Canada.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Allergists in Canada only. No exportation.

Trade Name

Complete 7-Day Cleanse (from the Makers of
Hydroxycut)

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2010-02-09

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Caplets (Rapid Release)

Strength

3,800 mg( Hydroxycut Complete 7-Day Cleanse Proprietary Blend)

Lot Number

All Lots
5603008
5603108
5868108
6323108
6323708
6829109

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Complete 7-Day Cleanse™, due to the likelihood of additive or synergistic effects of multiple bulk-forming and stimulant laxative and diuretic ingredients and their potential for adverse effects on blood electrolyte levels, has been classified as a Type II Health Hazard in accordance with the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate - Recall Policy (POL-0016).

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Product was sold and distributed to retailers throughout Canada.

Trade Name

Complete Colon Cleanse (3C)

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Biomed International Products Corp.
Unit 102-3738 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5J 5G7

Recall Start Date

2010-02-10

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

855mg/capsule (containing 50 mg of Glucomannan)

Lot Number

9090126
9010138

Marketing Authorization Holder

Biomed International Products Corp.
Unit 102-3738 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5J 5G7

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to health food stores across Canada

Trade Name

Controlex

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Les Produits Naturels Leblanc Inc.
3635B Isabelle Road,
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R2

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 80009905

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots) 475mg

Lot Number

1001023
1001025
908030
908053
909023
910018
911055

Marketing Authorization Holder

Les Produits Naturels Leblanc Inc.
3635B Isabelle Road,
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R2

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Drug stores and natural health stores - no exportation

Trade Name

Core 4 Cheat

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

7111266 Canada Inc. O/A Cal Nutrasciences Canada- Distributor
64 Bakersfield Street
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2W7

Recall Start Date

2010-02-12

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Powder

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

13408

Marketing Authorization Holder

7111266 Canada Inc. O/A Cal Nutrasciences Canada- Distributor
64 Bakersfield Street
Toronto, Ontario
M3J 2W7

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Products sold directly to consumers and not via retail outlets. Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, Nova Scotia, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan.

Trade Name

Desipramine-50 - TAB 50mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Recall Start Date

2009-12-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02223015

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

50mg

Lot Number

(L) 3385

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Reason for Recall

Out-of-specification test result on the potency assay at the 9 month stability station for (L) 3385.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No exportation

Trade Name

Dexidin 2 Solution

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Recall Start Date

2010-01-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02238982

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Solution

Strength

Chlorhexidine gluconate 2%

Lot Number

33BI

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Reason for Recall

The labels of this product lot are not sticking to the bottles and are falling or may fall from the bottles.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails - no exportation

Trade Name

Dexidin Liq 4%

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Recall Start Date

2010-01-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00832111

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Solution

Strength

Chlorhexidine gluconate 4%

Lot Number

42BJ

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Reason for Recall

The labels of this product lot are not sticking to the bottles and are falling or may fall from the bottles.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails - no exportation

Trade Name

Diltiazem-CD 120mg capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02231472

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

120mg

Lot Number

3528
3528-1
3528-2
3531
3531-1

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Reason for Recall

Out-of-specification dissolution test results during stability studies.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No exportation

Trade Name

Diltiazem-CD 180mg capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02231474

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

180mg

Lot Number

3449

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Reason for Recall

Out-of-specification dissolution test results during stability studies.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No exportation

Trade Name

Diltiazem-CD 240mg capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02231475

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

240mg

Lot Number

3534
3534-1

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Reason for Recall

Out-of-specification dissolution test results during stability studies.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No exportation

Trade Name

Diltiazem-CD 300mg capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Recall Start Date

2009-12-16

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02231057

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

300mg

Lot Number

3452

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pro Doc Ltd
2925 Industrial Blvd.
Laval, Quebec
H7L 3W9

Reason for Recall

Out-of-specification dissolution test results during stability studies.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No exportation

Trade Name

Domo Attack

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Donkey Kong Jungle Juice

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Dragon Ball Z Super Sayan Serum

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Duo Coupe F

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Le Naturiste Inc. / Vitaminol Inc.
5900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. West
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1V9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-12

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots) 160 mg

Lot Number

27070868P
26070868P
11110703P
10080603P
01040665P
02050668P

Marketing Authorization Holder

Le Naturiste Inc. / Vitaminol Inc.
5900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. West
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1V9

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Drug stores and natural health stores - no exportation

Trade Name

Elvis All Shook Up

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -175 mg
Taurine - 700 mg
Caffeine - 85 mg
Inositol - 35 mg
Guarana - 18 mg
Panax ginseng - 18 mg
Vitamin B3 - 35% daily value
Vitamin B6 - 70% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 210% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 700% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Ergodryl Cap

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

ERFA Canada Inc.
8250 Decarie, Suite 110
Montreal, Quebec
H4P 2P5

Recall Start Date

2010-02-17

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00156086

Hazard Classification

 

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Ergotamine Tartrate 1mg, Diphendydramine Hydrochloride 25mg, Caffeine Citrate 100mg

Lot Number

048092

Marketing Authorization Holder

ERFA Canada Inc.
8250 Decarie, Suite 110
Montreal, Quebec
H4P 2P5

Reason for Recall

Out of specification result when tested for stability at 18 months. Lot 048092 does not meet product specifications in content for one of the active ingredient (ergotamine tartrate), the capsules may contain less of this active ingredient than the value declared on the label.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No export.

Trade Name

Fiber Max

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

FreeLife International
4950 South 48th Street
Phoenix, Arizona, USA
85040

Recall Start Date

2010-03-09

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

0026G9

Marketing Authorization Holder

FreeLife International Canada Corp.
Suite 900, 1959 Upper Water Street
Halifax, Nova Scotia
B3J 2X2

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers/Distributors (including Independent Distributors).

Trade Name

Fibre-Plex

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Douglas Laboratories
1405 Parc-Technologique Blvd.,
Quebec City, Quebec
G1P 4P5

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

100 mg/capsule

Lot Number

7594109
6513509
5362208
4046007
3620307
3358407
2546106
0837105

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Pharmacies, health food store, practitioners - No exportation

Trade Name

Firmagon

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Ferring Inc.
200 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 800,
North York, Ontario
M2J 5C1

Recall Start Date

2010-02-12

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02337037

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Powder for injection

Strength

120 mg/vial

Lot Number

1.CD0255C-1
2.CC0559A

Marketing Authorization Holder

Ferring Inc.
200 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 800,
North York, Ontario
M2J 5C1

Reason for Recall

Rejected vials with fissures were accidentally mixed with acceptable ones. The vials with fissures could lead to possible breach of sterility.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale. Firm has provided written confirmation that no product has been distributed beyond the wholesale level.

Trade Name

Firmagon

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Ferring Inc.
200 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 800,
North York, Ontario
M2J 5C1

Recall Start Date

2010-02-12

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02337029

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Powder for injection

Strength

80 mg/vial

Lot Number

CC0417G-1

Marketing Authorization Holder

Ferring Inc.
200 Yorkland Blvd., Suite 800,
North York, Ontario
M2J 5C1

Reason for Recall

Rejected vials with fissures were accidentally mixed with acceptable ones. The vials with fissures could lead to possible breach of sterility.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale. Firm has provided written confirmation that no product has been distributed beyond the wholesale level.

Trade Name

Flaming Moe

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Fludeoxyglucose 18F Injection

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

PharmaLogic PET Services of Montreal
1855, 32e Avenue
Lachine, Quebec
H8T 3J1

Recall Start Date

2010-02-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Solution (Injectable)

Strength

7400 MBQ/ML

Lot Number

L15Feb10-7

Marketing Authorization Holder

PharmaLogic PET Services of Montreal
1855, 32e Avenue
Lachine, Quebec
H8T 3J1

Reason for Recall

Out of specification result for acetonitrile (residual solvent) during quality control testing of lot L15Feb10-7.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

This lot was administered to one patient at a hospital in Quebec. No export.

Trade Name

Gears of War Immulsion

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 35 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 70% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 210% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 700% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Ghost Buster Ectoplasm

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Glucomannan Konjac Root

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Organika Health Products Inc.
11871 Hammersmith Way,
Richmond, British Columbia
V7A 5E5

Recall Start Date

2010-02-05

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

450mg/capsule (containing at least 75% Glucomannan)

Lot Number

044941, 045250, 045535, 043749, 044175, 044482, 042716, 043020

Marketing Authorization Holder

Organika Health Products Inc.
11871 Hammersmith Way,
Richmond, British Columbia
V7A 5E5

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to health food stores across Canada.

Trade Name

Glucomannane 500mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Le Naturiste Inc. / Vitaminol Inc.
5900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. West
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1V9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan ( roots) 500mg

Lot Number

239490-01
239490-03
239491-07
239491-12
239491-10
239491-15

Marketing Authorization Holder

Le Naturiste Inc. / Vitaminol Inc.
5900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. West
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1V9

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

87 Le Naturiste stores - Quebec only - no exportation

Trade Name

Hand Care - Hand Disinfectant

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Norwex Enviro Products Ltd
871 Whitmore Ave. East, Box 714
Dauphin, Manitoba
R7N 3B3

Recall Start Date

2010-02-04

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Triclosan 0.25%/50ml

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

No market authorization for hand sanitizer and no Drug Establishment Licence.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed nationally to Canadian Norwex consultants (for the purpose of direct home sales) and to USA Norwex Consultants.

Trade Name

Happy Bunny Spaz Juice

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut 24 Caplets

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Caplets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Drink Packets

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Packets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Caplets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Hardcore Drink Packets (Ignition Stix)

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Packets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Hardcore Liquid Capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Liquid Shots

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Solution

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Max Aqua Shed Capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Max Drink Packets

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Packets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Max Liquid Capsules

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Regular Drink Packets

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Packets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Hydroxycut Regular Rapid Release Caplets

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2009-05-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Caplets

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

Iovate initiated a voluntary recall of 11 Hydroxycut products sold on the Canadian market as a result of FDA’s assessment of 23 AD reports of liver related problems. On May 01, 2009, the Food and Drug Administration has issued an advisory urging consumers to discontinue the use of Hydroxycut products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to retail level through wholesalers and distributors. Iovate does not export these products.

Trade Name

Lipozik CF

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Les Produits Naturels Leblanc Inc.
3635B Isabelle Road,
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R2

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots) 625 mg

Lot Number

100570001, 07080671, 010670001, 07010771P, 08010771P, 09020771P, 08020771P, 10020771P, 17060871P, 18090871P, 19030971P, 030971P, 21050971P, 23080971, 24080971, 25080971, 26090971, 22080971, 27100971, 11050771P, 16020871P, 15010871P, 14010871P, 13110771P, 12110771P, 06020671P, 05020671, 03020671, 02020671, 04020671, 01020671
Prior to April 2005, there is no lot number for this product

Marketing Authorization Holder

Les Produits Naturels Leblanc Inc.
3635B Isabelle Road,
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R2

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Drug stores and natural health stores - no exportation

Trade Name

Liquid Nitrogen NF

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-04

Recalling Firm

VitalAire Canada Inc.
7217 Lantzville Rd. #2
Lantzville, British Columbia
VOR 2H0

Recall Start Date

2009-12-03

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Liquid gas

Strength

99.00%

Lot Number

NIL-KG, NILIT, NILIT5, NILIT10, NILT18, NILIT20, NILIT25, NILIT30, NILC160, NILC160L, NILC180, NILC180L, NILC230L, NILC240, NILC240L, NILC-KG

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

The product has no market authorization (DIN).

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to 37 medical facilities on Vancouver Island.

Trade Name

Longisil

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Vetoquinol N A Inc.
2000 Georges Road,
Lavaltrie, Quebec
J5T 3S5

Recall Start Date

2009-12-21

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00461679

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Suspension

Strength

Penicillin G Benzathine 150 000 unit/ml
Penicillin G Procaine 150 000 unit/ml

Lot Number

Root lot (L) 9224 packaged into 3 lots of finished product
(L) 9224-01 (100ml)
(L) 9224-02 (250ml)
(L) 9224-03 (500ml)

Marketing Authorization Holder

Vetoquinol N A Inc.
2000 Georges Road,
Lavaltrie, Quebec
J5T 3S5

Reason for Recall

Detection of an usually high level of adverse drug reactions similar to allergic
reactions (urticaria, oedema) within minutes to hours following injection of the
product.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, veterinary clinics and swine integrators. Exports to Jamaica and Barbados

Trade Name

Max WLX

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

MMP Enterprises
1520 Creditstone Road
Concord, Ontario
L4K 5W2

Recall Start Date

2010-02-05

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

600 mg

Lot Number

95503801

Marketing Authorization Holder

MMP Enterprises
1520 Creditstone Road
Concord, Ontario
L4K 5W2

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Shipped to wholesaler. Wholesaler shipped the products directly to the consumers.

Trade Name

MegaMan E-Tank

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Mylan-Indapamide (formerly Gen-Indapamide)

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
85 Advance Road,
Etobicoke, Ontario
M8Z 2S6

Recall Start Date

2009-12-18

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02240067

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

1.25mg

Lot Number

33474A & 33476

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mylan Pharmaceuticals ULC
85 Advance Road,
Etobicoke, Ontario
M8Z 2S6

Reason for Recall

Approximately 30 over-sized tablets were inadvertently added to the production lot. Firm estimated 0.0015% of the total tablets of the two lots were affected.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Product not exported; distributed to wholesalers and large retail chains (e.g. Jean-Coutu, Shoppers Drug Mart) in Canada.

Trade Name

Naka Fibre & Weight Balance

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Naka Herbs
53 Queen’s Plate Drive, Unit 3
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6P1

Recall Start Date

2010-02-10

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 80008031

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

720 mg/ capsule

Lot Number

29262

Marketing Authorization Holder

Naka Herbs
53 Queen’s Plate Drive, Unit 3
Etobicoke, Ontario
M9W 6P1

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Retail Stores and Pharmacies across Canada.

Trade Name

Naruto Jutsu Power

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Nicotine Transdermal Patch

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

The Shandex Group
865 Brock Road
Pickering, Ontario
L1W3 3C1

Recall Start Date

2010-02-10

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 80014250

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Patch

Strength

21 mg

Lot Number

38063, 38722

Marketing Authorization Holder

The Shandex Group
865 Brock Road
Pickering, Ontario
L1W3 3C1

Reason for Recall

The product is not meeting the specifications for potency (90.0 -110% of label claim) and for two impurities (ß-Nicotyrine and Myosmine) during stability testing.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers

Trade Name

Nitrogen NF

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-01

Recalling Firm

Airgas Canada Inc.
#3, 929 Ellery Street
Victoria, British Columbia
V9A 4R9

Recall Start Date

2010-01-06

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

99.00%

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

The product has no market authorization (DIN).

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to 32 medical facilities on Vancouver Island.

Trade Name

Nitro-Tech Hardcore Powder 2 lbs (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Cookies and Cream, Banana Cream, Chocolate Caramel, Powder Chocolate, Powder-Vanilla, Powder-Strawberry, Powder Cookies & Cream, Powder-Banana Cream, Powder-Chocolate Caramel)
Nitro-Tech Hardcore Powder 4 lbs (Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Chocolate Caramel, Powder-Chocolate, Powder-Vanilla, Powder-Strawberry, Powder-Chocolate Caramel))

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2010-02-11

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Powder (Various Flavours)

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All Lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

An assessment by Health Canada has determined that NHPs containing glucomannan at a dosage of 40 mg or more and lacking required labelling information presents a Type II risk to health. This product has been identified as lacking all required label information.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Product was sold and distributed to retailers throughout Canada.

Trade Name

Nitro-Tech Hardcore Powder 2 lbs (Vanilla Cake Batter, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Triple Chocolate Milkshake, Cookies and Cream, Banana Cream )
Nitro-Tech Hardcore Powder 4 lbs (Cookies and Cream, Banana Cream, Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry, Triple Chocolate Milkshake)

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Recall Start Date

2010-02-11

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Powder (Various Flavours)

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All Lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Iovate Health Sciences Research Inc.
381 North Service Road West
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 0H4

Reason for Recall

An assessment by Health Canada has determined that NHPs containing glucomannan at a dosage of 40 mg or more and lacking required labelling information presents a Type II risk to health. This product has been identified as lacking all required label information.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Product was sold and distributed to retailers throughout Canada.

Trade Name

Novo-Ramipril

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2K9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-24

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02247946

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

5 mg

Lot Number

35307832A

Marketing Authorization Holder

Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2K9

Reason for Recall

Company initiated recall due to out of specification assay. Result: 106.2% at 12 month stability time point.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers

Trade Name

Novo-Semide

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2K9

Recall Start Date

2010-03-05

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00337730

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

20mg

Lot Number

35307857A, 35307858A, 35307858B, 35307858C

Marketing Authorization Holder

Teva Canada Limited
30 Novopharm Court
Toronto, Ontario
M1B 2K9

Reason for Recall

Lots found to contain some out-of-weight specification tablets.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and pharmacies. No export

Trade Name

Pac Man Power Up

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

PacMan Bonus Fruit

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 35 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 70% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 210% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 700% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Peppermint for scratch test

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd
11, 177 Hamon St.
Montreal, Quebec
H3M 3E4

Recall Start Date

2009-12-18

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

SC-164071 SC-158938
SC-165313 SC-161940
SC-166445 SC-163867
SC-166578 SC-163912

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Allergenic extract does not have the proper registration with Health Canada.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Allergists in Canada only. No exportation.

Trade Name

PGC Control

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Le Naturiste Inc. / Vitaminol Inc.
5900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. West
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1V9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots) 500mg
Green Tea extract (Camelia sinensis L. Leaf) 250mg
(standardized to 15% EGCG and 5% caffeine)
Medium chain triglycerides (coconut oil) 50mg

Lot Number

9H1101

Marketing Authorization Holder

Le Naturiste Inc. / Vitaminol Inc.
5900 Henri-Bourassa Blvd. West
Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
H4R 1V9

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

87 Le Naturiste stores - Quebec only - no exportation

Trade Name

pms-Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate orl sus 250 mg/ml

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Pharmascience Inc.
6111 Royalmount Avenue, suite 100
Montreal, Quebec
H4P 1T4

Recall Start Date

2010-02-05

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00769541

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Suspension

Strength

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate 250 mg/ml

Lot Number

437278

Marketing Authorization Holder

Pharmascience Inc.
6111 Royalmount Avenue, suite 100
Montreal, Quebec
H4P 1T4

Reason for Recall

An investigation by the firm has established that the amount of nickel in the lot 437278 of the product pms-Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate orl sus 250mg / ml exceeds the maximum limit established for this metal according to a "health-based exposure limit for nickel" determined by the firm.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, drug stores and hospitals - Exportation to Singapore

Trade Name

Power-Max

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-29

Recalling Firm

Cha Health Food
83 Bergen Road,
Toronto, Ontario
M1P 1S3

Recall Start Date

2009-12-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

300 mg

Lot Number

5566

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Undeclared sildenafil, a Schedule F drug, was found at a level of 16.1 mg/cap, no NPN, not labelled in accordance with the NHPRs.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Nutrition House Stores in Cambridge and Brantford Ontario.

Trade Name

Praxair - Liquid Nitrogen

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-01

Recalling Firm

Praxair Distribution
41 Leadale Ave.
Toronto, Ontario
M4G 3E9

Recall Start Date

2009-12-11

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02014394

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

745 lbs.

Lot Number

N799933458

Marketing Authorization Holder

Praxair Canada Inc.
Building 787, 41 Consolidated Drive
Paris, Ontario
N3L 3G2

Reason for Recall

The container was shipped from Praxair’s plant without being properly released and without complete analysis.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Hospital

Trade Name

Quagmire’s Cherry Pop

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Resident Evil T-Virus Antidote

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Rolaids Extra Strength Fresh Mint 100's

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Recall Start Date

2010-01-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 02240505

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

Calcium carbonate 675 mg/tab, Magnesium hydroxide 135 mg/tab

Lot Number

1. SSA156
2. AAA01
3. ABA 398
4. SSA236
5. ADA181
6. AHA 044
7. AEA 198
8. ASA064

Marketing Authorization Holder

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Reason for Recall

Uncharacteristic odour linked to certain wood pallets used in transportation and storage of packaging materials used in the affected product. The odour is linked to the 2,4,6 tribromoanisol.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale, Distributors, Retailers

Trade Name

Rolaids Extra Strength Mixed Fruit 100's

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Recall Start Date

2010-01-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 02240505

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

Calcium carbonate 675 mg/tab, Magnesium hydroxide 135 mg/tab

Lot Number

1. AAA 249
2. ACA259
3.AEA196
4. AFA318
5. ALA133
6. AMA 052
7. ASA 280

Marketing Authorization Holder

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Reason for Recall

Uncharacteristic odour linked to certain wood pallets used in transportation and storage of packaging materials used in the affected product. The odour is linked to the 2,4,6 tribromoanisol.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale, Distributors, Retailers

Trade Name

Rolaids Multi Symptom Berry 100's

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Recall Start Date

2010-01-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02247314

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

Calcium carbonate 675 mg/tab, Magnesium hydroxide 135 mg/tab, Simethicone 60 mg

Lot Number

1. ABA 535
2. AHA 075

Marketing Authorization Holder

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Reason for Recall

Uncharacteristic odour linked to certain wood pallets used in transportation and storage of packaging materials used in the affected product. The odour is linked to the 2,4,6 tribromoanisol.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale, Distributors, Retailers

Trade Name

Rolaids Regular Strength Original 150s

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Recall Start Date

2010-01-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 02239904

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

Calcium Carbonate 550mg/tab
Magnesium hydroxide 110 mg/tab

Lot Number

1. AAA526
2. ACA014
3. ADA 269
4. AFA052
5.AHA074
6. AJA179
7. AMA 023
8. AMA 269

Marketing Authorization Holder

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Reason for Recall

Uncharacteristic odour linked to certain wood pallets used in transportation and storage of packaging materials used in the affected product. The odour is linked to the 2,4,6 tribromoanisol.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale, Distributors, Retailers

Trade Name

Rolaids Regular Strength Spearmint 150s

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Recall Start Date

2010-01-15

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 02239904

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablet

Strength

Calcium carbonate 550mg/tab, Magnesium hydroxide 110 mg/tab

Lot Number

1. ABA 151
2. ABA 400
3. ABA 401
4. ABA 402
5. AEA 013
6. ALA 257
7. ASA 205

Marketing Authorization Holder

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of Johnson and Johnson Inc., Canada
88 McNabb St.
Markham, Ontario
L3R 5L2

Reason for Recall

Uncharacteristic odour linked to certain wood pallets used in transportation and storage of packaging materials used in the affected product. The odour is linked to the 2,4,6 tribromoanisol.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesale, Distributors, Retailers

Trade Name

Romulan Ale

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 35 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 70% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 210% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 700% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Safi

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Quality Naturals
91 Select Avenue,
Toronto, Ontario
M1V 4A8

Recall Start Date

2010-02-23

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type I

Dosage Form

Syrup

Strength

200 ml and 500 ml

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

A product alert and advisory were issued for Safi products in 2005 and 2006 advising consumers not to use Safi products as they may contain high levels of arsenic. As well this product is not authorized for sale in Canada.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Retailers. No exports.

Trade Name

Sardine for scratch test

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd
11, 177 Hamon St.
Montreal, Quebec
H3M 3E4

Recall Start Date

2009-12-18

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

Format 2 mL Format 5 mL

SC-160879 157265
SC-162115 157697
SC-164498 157698
SC-165057 157889
157921
159121
159778
160551
SC-163415
SC-163484
SC-163879
SC-163827
SC-164338

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Allergenic extract does not have the proper registration with Health Canada.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Allergists in Canada only. No exportation.

Trade Name

Sea fish for scratch test

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

Omega Laboratories Ltd
11, 177 Hamon St.
Montreal, Quebec
H3M 3E4

Recall Start Date

2009-12-18

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

liquid

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

Format 2 mL: Format 5 mL:

SC-160944 SC-161314
SC-161412 SC-163903
SC-162745 SC-164335
SC-162819 SC-164399
SC-165868 SC-164808
SC-166395 SC-165985
SC-167027
SC-166659

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Allergenic extract does not have the proper registration with Health Canada.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Allergists in Canada only. No exportation.

Trade Name

Sirop Docusate de Sodium U.S.P. 4mg/mL

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Recall Start Date

2010-01-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 02238283

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Syrup

Strength

20mg/5mL

Lot Number

25BH

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Atlas Inc.
9600 Sciences Blvd.
Montreal, Quebec
H1J 3B6

Reason for Recall

The labels of this product lot are not sticking to the bottles and are falling or may fall from the bottles.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers, distributors, retails - no exportation

Trade Name

Slimkor 500mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Les Laboratoires Suisse Inc.
3560 Isabelle Road,
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R3

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 80011922

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots) 500mg

Lot Number

26528

Marketing Authorization Holder

Les Laboratoires Suisse Inc.
3560 Isabelle Road,
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R3

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Drug stores only - no exportation

Trade Name

Slimkor 500mg

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Les Laboratoires Suisse Inc.
3560 Isabelle Street
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R3

Recall Start Date

2010-02-01

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 80011922

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots) 500mg

Lot Number

26528

Marketing Authorization Holder

Les Laboratoires Suisse Inc.
3560 Isabelle Street
Brossard, Quebec
J4Y 2R3

Reason for Recall

Case reports have been brought to the attention of the Minister regarding throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction due to the ingestion of tablets, capsules, or powders containing the medicinal ingredient glucomannan with insufficient liquid. Complete directions of use and new cautionary statements must now be added to inner and outer labels of NHPs containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Drug stores only - no exportation

Trade Name

Slim-Now Formula

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd.
60 West Wilmot, Unit #11
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1M6

Recall Start Date

2010-02-02

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

(1) SL008
(2) SL009

Marketing Authorization Holder

CanPrev Natural Health Products Ltd.
60 West Wilmot, Unit #11
Richmond Hill, Ontario
L4B 1M6

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Retailers and Nutrition Doctors

Trade Name

Slurm

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Sonic Boom

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Stewie’s Domination Serum

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Stewie’s Mind Erase Elixir

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Stiff Nights

Recall Posting Date

2010-01-18

Recalling Firm

JDS Wholesales and Distributors
185 Carlingview Dr. Unit 1
Toronto, Ontario
M9W 5E8

Recall Start Date

2009-12-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Unacceptable Risk to Health

Dosage Form

Capsule

Strength

590 mg

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

This product was found to pose an unacceptable risk to health as it does not have
market authorization for sale in Canada. Importer does not have a Site License to
import this product. Product does not have NPN or PLA.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and Retailers across Canada No exports.

Trade Name

Street Fighter

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Super Mario Power Up

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.

Trade Name

Super Silver Solution 10 ppm

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-01

Recalling Firm

Hedley Enterprises (Importer)
5A - 2010 Currie Blvd
Brandon, Manitoba
R7B 4E7

Recall Start Date

2010-01-08

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

10 ppm / bottle (236 mL and 472 mL)

Lot Number

06095 07058 08155
06100 07038 08301
06135 07122 09040
06123 07015 09080
06220 08015 09152
06290 08052

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Product assessed to present a Type II risk to health. Submission for licensing of the Super Silver Solution 10 ppm has been refused.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Products distributed across Canada.

Trade Name

The following 4 products were sold in a kit called
the Baby Blanket Sun Smart Survival Kit:
Baby Blanket Tend Scalps SPF 45
Baby Blanket Sunscreen Spray SPF 45
Baby Blanket Faces Sunblock SPF 45
Baby Blanket Sunblankie Towelette SPF 45

Recall Posting Date

2010-02-15

Recalling Firm

Zellers
8925 Torbram Rd.
Brampton, Ontario
L6T 4G1

Recall Start Date

2009-12-23

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 0246707

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Lotion, wipe or spray

Strength

N/A

Lot Number

All lots

Marketing Authorization Holder

Mercer Group Ltd. - Childrens Healthcare Research Group
254 Hornbine Rd.
Rehoboth, Massachusetts,
02769, USA

Reason for Recall

Zellers does not have an EL to import human drugs. Even though the percentage of octocrylene varies in the 4 products, a single DIN is listed for the whole kit. In addition, octocrylene was not listed as an active ingredient in the registration of the DIN. Various technical labelling violations, (eg. no expiry date, improper format / lack of a lot number, no importer’s information on label, lack of adequate directions for use in French), have also been identified.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

The kits were distributed to Zellers’ retail stores. The kits were not exported.

Trade Name

Total Natural ULC Diet Power

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Capwork Nutrition Ltd
113-13982 Cambie Road
Richmond, British Columbia
V6V 2K2

Recall Start Date

2010-02-05

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No Ma

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Tablets

Strength

Glucomannan (Amorphophallus Konjac roots): 800mg/tablet

Lot Number

1820

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Maxwell in British Columbia.

Trade Name

Triatec-8

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Laboratoire Trianon Inc.
660 Industrial Blvd.,
Blainville, Quebec,
J7C 3V4

Recall Start Date

2010-02-23

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

DIN 00852163

Hazard Classification

Type III

Dosage Form

Tablets

Strength

Acétaminophène 325 mg/Tablet
Phosphate de Codéine 8 mg/Tablet
Caféine 15 mg/Tablet

Lot Number

P3272, P3273

Marketing Authorization Holder

Laboratoire Trianon Inc.
660 Industrial Blvd.,
Blainville, Quebec,
J7C 3V4

Reason for Recall

The recall was initiated following a failure in the GMP. During the manufacturing process, when performing the transfer of the powder from the drum to the sieve, part of the product was found on the drum cover, outside the sieve. Instead of throwing out the powder, found on the cover, the employee added it to the sieve. The firm performed laboratories tests, the results were conform to the specification.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Wholesalers and one (1) pharmacy

Trade Name

Trifibe SAP-10
Trifibe SAP-340

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-01

Recalling Firm

Nutritional Fundamentals for Health
3405 F.X. Tessier Road,
Vaudreuil, Quebec,
J7V 5V8

Recall Start Date

2010-02-05

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

NPN 80000818

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Powder

Strength

1g/ 10 g of powder

Lot Number

Trifibe SAP-10 Lot#0096

Trifibe SAP-340 Lot#4052
Lot#5938

Marketing Authorization Holder

Nutritional Fundamentals for Health
3405 F. X. Tessier Road,
Vaudreuil, Quebec,
J7V 5V8

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Professionals (Naturopaths, Ostheopaths ) and Pharmacies - No exportation.

Trade Name

Type 2

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Biomed International Products Corp.
Unit 102-3738 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5J 5G7

Recall Start Date

2010-02-10

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

635mg/capsule (containing 250 mg of Glucomannan)

Lot Number

3694
2886

Marketing Authorization Holder

Biomed International Products Corp.
Unit 102-3738 North Fraser Way
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5J 5G7

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat, esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributed to health food stores across Canada

Trade Name

Ultra Fibrachrome

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

Herbal One International
1000 Creditstone Road, Unit #2
Vaughan, Ontario
L4K 4P8

Recall Start Date

2010-02-08

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Capsules

Strength

250 mg

Lot Number

14781

Marketing Authorization Holder

Herbal One International
1000 Creditstone Road, Unit #2
Vaughan, Ontario
L4K 4P8

Reason for Recall

Based on new information, complete directions for use including risk statements are required on the labels of some products containing 40mg/dosage unit or more of glucomannan to mitigate throat , esophageal or intestinal obstruction following ingestion of these products.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Retailers in Ontario

Trade Name

Zombie

Recall Posting Date

2010-03-15

Recalling Firm

WWise Novelty and Confectionery Inc.
21 Lyndale Drive,
North York, Ontario
M2N 2X9

Recall Start Date

2010-02-22

DIN, NPN, DIN-HM

No MA

Hazard Classification

Type II

Dosage Form

Liquid

Strength

Sodium -170 mg
Taurine - 1000 mg
Caffeine - 120 mg
Inositol - 50 mg
Guarana - 25 mg
Panax ginseng - 25 mg
Vitamin B3 - 50 % daily value
Vitamin B6 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B12 - 50% daily value
Vitamin B5 - 25% daily value

Lot Number

N/A

Marketing Authorization Holder

N/A

Reason for Recall

Unauthorized natural health product. Does not contain warnings, contraindications, dosage or age populations.

Depth of Recall - Distribution

Distributors, novelty stores, convenience stores. No Export.