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Blue-Green Algae (September 14, 2007)

Report a Concern
Starting date:
September 14, 2007
Posting date:
October 15, 2007
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Unacceptable risk to health
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-2007A78

Reason

Refusal by NHPD of the licensing submission of this product based on section 7 (d) of the Natural Heath Product Regulations (pose a serious risk to health)

Depth of distribution

Distribution through retailers- No exportation

Affected products

Blue-Green Algae

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

No market authorization

Dosage form

Capsules

Strength

  • Aphanizomenon flos-aquae 500 mg

Lot or serial number

Bottles 120 capsules 95062-03, 96489-03

Companies

Recalling Firm
Le Natursite JMB
333A, Tremblay Avenue
Boucherville Quebec
Canada J4B 7M1
Marketing Authorization Holder
Not Applicable