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Deep Relief Joint Pain Relief Ultra Strength Gel (March 15, 2012)

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Starting date:
March 15, 2012
Posting date:
April 16, 2012
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-2012A44

Reason

Off odour – upon testing, it was found that Lot # 07L1 contained 0.2% Toluene

Depth of distribution

Wholesalers across Canada.

Affected products

Deep Relief Joint Pain Relief Ultra Strength Gel

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

NPN 02046067

Dosage form

Topical Gel

Strength

  • 3 % w/w

Lot or serial number

.07L1

Companies

Recalling Firm
The Mentholatum Company of Canada, Ltd.
45 Hannover Drive, Unit #2
St. Catherines Ontario
Canada L2W 1A3
Marketing Authorization Holder
Norwood Packaging Ltd.
8519 – 132nd Street,
Surrey BC British Columbia
Canada V3W 4N8