Medicine recalls
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| Canada: Multiple “Dr. King’s” homeopathic and “Natural Pet” veterinary products recalled due to potential microbial contamination |
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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 (FDA), high levels of microbial contamination were identified at the manufacturing site in Asheville, North Carolina. For details of the affected products, please refer to the website in 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.
Please refer to the following website in Health Canada for details:
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/../67672a-eng.php
In Hong Kong, the above products are not registered pharmaceutical products. Related news was previously issued by FDA, and was posted on the Drug Office website on 21 Jul 2018, 23 Aug 2018, 29 Aug 2018 and 30 Aug 2018.
Ends/Monday, Sep 3, 2018
Issued at HKT 15:00
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