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Safi (February 23, 2010)

Starting date:
February 23, 2010
Posting date:
March 15, 2010
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type I
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-2010A101

Reason

A product alert and advisory were issued for Safi products in 2005 and 2006 advising consumers not to use Safi products as they may contain high levels of arsenic. As well this product is not authorized for sale in Canada.

Depth of distribution

Retailers. No exports.

Affected products

Safi

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

No market authorization

Dosage form

Syrup

Strength

  • 200 ml and 500 ml

Lot or serial number

Not applicable

Companies

Recalling Firm
Quality Naturals
91 Select Avenue,
Toronto Ontario
Canada M1V 4A8
Marketing Authorization Holder
Not Applicable