The products are being recalled because the company could not demonstrate that products remain safe and of good quality until the expiry date. In addition, multiple lots had active ingredients, such as acetaminophen, that were not in the amounts listed on the product label.
Products that contain less than the labelled quantity of active ingredients may be less effective. Taking products that contain more than the labelled quantity of active ingredients can lead to inadvertently exceeding the maximum daily doses.
The products are as follows:
Affected products
| Product | Generic Store Brand | DIN |
|---|---|---|
| Extra Strength Total Symptom Relief Sugar-Free |
|
02420937 |
| Hot Lemon Relief for Symptoms of Cold and Flu (Extra strength) |
|
02238890 |
| Hot Lemon Relief for Symptoms of Cold and Flu (Regular strength) |
|
02047349 |
| Hot Lemon Relief for Symptoms of Cough, Cold and Flu (Extra Strength) |
|
02246848 |
| Night Time Total Extra Strength |
|
02344548 |
| Total Flu |
|
02442787 |
What you should do
- Stop using the recalled products. Talk to your healthcare provider if you or your child have taken a recalled product and have health concerns.
- Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste; or
- Return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.
- Contact CellChem Pharmaceuticals Inc. by calling 1-844-481-8884, or emailing info@cellchempharma.com, if you have questions about the recall.
- Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.
