Advisory - Multiple "Dr. King's" homeopathic and "Natural Pet" veterinary products recalled due to potential microbial contamination

OTTAWA, Sept. 1, 2018 /CNW/ -

Issue
Health Canada is advising consumers and pet owners not to use homeopathic and veterinary products made by King Bio Inc. and labeled as "Dr. King's," "Dr King's Natural Pet" or "Natural Pet." These products may pose a health risk to people and pets, especially children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, because of potential microbial contamination. According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, high levels of microbial contamination were identified at the manufacturing site in Asheville, North Carolina.

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Multiple “Dr. King’s” homeopathic and “Natural Pet” veterinary products recalled due to potential microbial contamination (CNW Group/Health Canada)

The products are being recalled by the Canadian distributor, Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd., and include products for children, adults and pets. They are promoted for various uses, including flu relief, respiratory care, arthritis and joint pain, and stress control.

Who is affected

• Consumers and pet owners who have purchased or used these products, especially children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems.

Affected products

"Dr King's" Branded Human Health Products

Product Name	DIN-HM	Lot Number	Expiry	Dosage form	Indicated for
Acute Pain Relief	80074489	020417ZZ	02/01/2020	Topical	Adults and children
Advanced Arnica Oral Spray	80074305	013117P	01/01/2020	Oral spray	Adults and children
Advanced Arnica Soothing Cream	80074304	050117ZZ	05/01/2020	Topical	Adults and children
Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief	80035118	011516A	01/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief	80035118	081516F	08/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Bronchial Care	80035774	110416A	11/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Candida High Potency 9 Multi Strain Candida Formula	80036805	012116A	01/01/2019	Oral liquid	Adults and children
Candida High Potency 9 Multi Strain Candida Formula	80036805	092816A	09/01/2019	Oral liquid	Adults and children
Candida High Potency 9 Multi Strain Candida Formula	80036805	011217C	01/01/2020	Oral liquid	Adults and children
Kids Candida Multi-Strain Formula	80074869	040117A	04/01/2020	Oral liquid	Children
Multi Strain Flu Relief	80038065	011416H	01/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Multi Strain Flu Relief	80038065	081516E	08/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Respiratory Care	80035323	011516B	01/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Respiratory Care	80035323	082216B	08/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Stress Control	80041740	011916A	01/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults
Stress Control	80041740	081516G	08/01/2019	Oral spray	Adults

"Dr King's Natural Pet" and "Natural Pet" Branded Animal Health Products

Product Name	Lot #	Expiry
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	112317B	11/01/2019
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	012616C	01/01/2019
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	030816H	03/01/2019
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	101816A	10/01/2019
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	011817C	01/01/2020
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	012716A	01/01/2019
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	060116D	06/01/2019
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	072716A	07/01/2019
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	021717D	02/01/2020
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	022318E	08/01/2020
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL	030816G	03/01/2019
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL	062816J	06/01/2019
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL	091416B	09/01/2019
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL	123016C	12/01/2019
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL	121417H	12/01/2019
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL	102215J	10/01/2018
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL	101016C	10/01/2019
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL	010517D	01/01/2020
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL	090717B	09/01/2019
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL	111617A	11/01/2019
Dog Allergies, 118mL	081715A	08/01/2018
Dog Allergies, 118mL	033016M	03/01/2019
Dog Allergies, 118mL	071116K	07/01/2019
Dog Allergies, 118mL	090816G	09/01/2019
Dog Allergies, 118mL	101016B	10/01/2019
Dog Allergies, 118mL	120217S	12/01/2019
Dog Allergies, 118mL	041518B	04/01/2020
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	081715B	08/01/2018
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	072916C	07/01/2019
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL	100716A	10/01/2019
Dog Anxiety & Stress,  118mL	092617D	09/01/2019
Dog Appetite & Weight, 118mL	071116J	07/01/2019
Dog Appetite & Weight, 118mL	042717B	04/01/2020
Dog Digestive Upsets, 118mL	071116L	07/01/2019
Dog Digestive Upsets, 118mL	020317C	02/01/2020
Dog Digestive Upsets, 118mL	011918D	01/01/2020
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL	082015C	08/01/2018
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL	071116N	07/01/2019
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL	081216A	08/01/2019
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL	011617E	01/01/2020
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL	010418A	01/01/2020
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	102717D	10/01/2019
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	041316A	04/01/2019
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	052516AC	05/01/2019
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL	083116A	08/01/2019
Dog Yeast Control, 118mL	030916L	03/01/2019
Dog Yeast Control, 118mL	020317D	02/01/2020
Dog Yeast Control, 118mL	110317F	11/01/2019
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	011916B	01/01/2019
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	033016L	03/01/2019
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	071116M	07/01/2019
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	081016D	08/01/2019
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	101016D	10/01/2019
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	031717C	03/01/2020
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL	020118E	02/01/2020

What consumers should do

• Do not use the recalled products identified above. Consult with your health care professional or veterinarian if you or your pet has used any of these products and has health concerns.
• Contact Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd. by phone at 1-855-215-2290 or by email at [email protected] if you have questions about this recall.
• Report adverse events to health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1‑866‑234‑2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax.
• Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1‑800‑267‑9675, or complete an online complaint form.

What Health Canada is doing
Health Canada is monitoring the company's recall and any necessary corrective and preventative actions. Health Canada continues to gather information about the type of microbial contamination found in these products and the potential risks this contamination could pose. Should additional safety information be identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians.

Background
Ingesting a contaminated product may pose health risks. Children, the elderly and other people with a weakened immune system may be more susceptible to the more serious effects of infections.

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