Advisory - Several store-brand pain or sinus relief tablets recalled because consumers may be unable to access important safety information

OTTAWA, Nov. 7, 2018 /CNW/ -

Issue
Vita Health Products is voluntarily recalling several store-brand (Care+, Exact, Life, and Pharmasave) over-the-counter drugs used for pain or sinus relief because of a labelling issue. Consumers may be unable to peel open the wrap-around label on the bottle to access the warning statements, or the label may not peel off completely, which may make it difficult to read some of the important safety information.

Care+ brand Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief (torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Care+ brand Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief (inner label and torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Exact brand Extra Strength Head Cold and Sinus (torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Exact brand Extra Strength Head Cold and Sinus (inner label and torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Life brand Muscle & Back Pain Relief-8 (torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Life brand Muscle & Back Pain Relief-8 (inner label and torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Life brand Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief (torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Life brand Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief (inner label and torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

Pharmasave brand Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 500 mg (torn outer label) (CNW Group/Health Canada)

This issue is the result of a label manufacturing defect affecting some bottles and does not affect the safety or effectiveness of the product in the bottles. The labelling defect means that some consumers may not be able to access important safety information, such as warnings and instructions for product storage.

Vita Health Products has advised Health Canada that only the products listed below are affected by this issue. The products were distributed at major drug and grocery retail chains across Canada.

Who is affected

• Consumers who have bought the affected products listed in the table below.

Affected products

Description		DIN	Lot	Expiry	Units Distributed
Care+ brand Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief	40 count package	02239141	7L3044GZZ	JL/2020	2,973
		02239141	8E2054L0W	NO/2020	1,563
		02239141	8I1954ML4	MR/2021	1,489
Exact brand Extra Strength Head Cold and Sinus	24 count package	02248646	8B2924GZW	JA/2021	576
Life brand Muscle & Back Pain Relief-8	50 count package	02242180	7J1944M54	SE/2020	3,864
Life brand Extra Strength Muscle & Back Pain Relief	40 count package	02239141	8E2054HLA	NO/2020	7,146
Pharmasave brand Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 500 mg	200 count package	00605778	8E3264KQS	AL/2021	1,022

What consumers should do

• Check if your product has a label that does not peel back. If it does not peel back, return the product to the place of purchase, or call the Vita Health Customer Contact Centre at 1‑877‑637‑7557, Monday to Friday 9:00 am to 5:30 pm ET for further instruction.
• Consult your health care professional if you have used these products and have health concerns.
• Report any health product adverse events or complaints to Health Canada.

What Health Canada is doing

Health Canada is monitoring the company's recall. Should additional safety concerns be identified related to this issue, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as necessary.

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