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Health product recall

RE9 Advanced for Men Facial Moisturizer SPF 20 Sunscreen

Starting date:
January 9, 2013
Posting date:
January 9, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Drugs
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-17205

Products Recalled

  1. RE9 Advanced for Men Facial Moisturizer SPF 20 Sunscreen

Reason

Testing of this lot revealed the presence of bacteria Aerococcus viridans, which poses a very low risk but could cause infections in immunocompromised and HIV positive individuals.

Depth of distribution

Products are sold through Arbonne’s Independent Sales Consultants directly to consumers across Canada.

Affected products

A. RE9 Advanced for Men Facial Moisturizer SPF 20 Sunscreen

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
DIN 02346257
Dosage form

Lotion

Strength

Octisalate 5.0%
Octocrylene 8.0%
Zinc Oxide 7.35%

Lot or serial number

Lot 043904

Companies
Recalling Firm
Arbonne International Distribution, Inc.
7135 Kennedy Road
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Arbonne International Distribution, Inc.
7135 Kennedy Road
Mississauga
Ontario
CANADA