Recalls and alerts more than 4 years old are automatically archived. While this information can still be accessed in the database, it has not been altered or updated since it was archived. Web pages that are archived on the Web are not subject to the Government of Canada Web Standards. As per the Communications Policy of the Government of Canada, you can request alternate formats by contacting us.
West Pharm Therma Lean (April 03, 2010)
- Starting date:
- April 03, 2010
- Posting date:
- May 10, 2010
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Hazard classification:
- Type I
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-2010A138
Reason
There is no NPN or PLA available for the product. It is a combination product containing Ephedra and Caffeine, which was sold as a fat burning supplement. Based on HHE conducted, this product poses a Type I Health Hazard.
Depth of distribution
Nutrition First distributed the product "ONLY" in Nova Scotia. Nutrition First supplied the product to 13 retail locations in Nova Scotia, which included fitness locations, tanning locations and nutrition and health food stores.
Affected products
West Pharm Therma Lean
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
No market authorization
Dosage form
Capsules
Strength
- 350 mg Mau Huang
Lot or serial number
All lots
Companies
- Recalling Firm
- Nutrition First
Suite 100, 1600 Bedford Highway
Bedford Nova Scotia
Canada B4A 1E8
- Marketing Authorization Holder
- Not Applicable
- Date modified: