{"id":892132,"date":"2026-09-11T19:40:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-11T19:40:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/892132\/"},"modified":"2026-09-11T19:40:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T19:40:12","slug":"recall-popular-medicine-pulled-from-shelves-in-canada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/892132\/","title":{"rendered":"Recall: Popular medicine pulled from shelves in Canada"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A popular type of medicine has been recalled in Canada.<\/p>\n<p>Health Canada issued an advisory Thursday, warning consumers that a certain lot of acetaminophen tablets is being pulled from shelves because it \u201cmay contain foreign material.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTeva Canada Limited is recalling one lot of the non-prescription drug Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg (acetaminophen) due to the potential presence of phenolic resin or epoxy which, if ingested, may cause injury to the digestive system,\u201d Health Canada said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe affected product was supplied to pharmacies in 1,000-count bottles and was dispensed to patients in smaller quantities.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>READ MORE: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/recall-salmonella-concerns-prompt-food-recall-in-ontario-and-quebec\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Salmonella concerns prompt food recall in Ontario and Quebec<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The affected product has the DIN number 00482323, lot number 100083040, and an expiry date of Jan. 31, 2029.<\/p>\n<p>It was distributed nationally.<\/p>\n<p>Consumers are being advised to immediately stop using the recalled medicine and return it to a pharmacy for replacement and proper disposal.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf you are unsure whether your product is recalled, check with your pharmacy,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Last 30 Days: 46,675 Votes<\/p>\n<p>All Time: 1,514,214 Votes<\/p>\n<p>    2513 VOTES<br \/>\n    How long will you accept higher prices from the trade war?    <\/p>\n<p>\u201cConsult your healthcare practitioner if you have used the affected product and have concerns about your health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Health Canada said it is monitoring the company\u2019s corrective and preventative actions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf additional safety concerns arise, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians as needed,\u201d officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Teva Canada can also be reached by phone at 1-800-268-4129 or by email at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection\" class=\"__cf_email__\" data-cfemail=\"71120402051e1c14035f02140307181214310514071012101f1015105f121e1c\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">[email\u00a0protected]<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/novo-gesic-forte-1.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"392\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/novo-gesic-forte-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<br style=\"clear: both\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/novo-gesic-forte-2.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"390\" height=\"520\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/novo-gesic-forte-2.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\"  \/><\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<br style=\"clear: both\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/caplet.jpg\" title=\"\" data-rl_title=\"\" class=\"rl-gallery-link\" data-rl_caption=\"\" data-rel=\"lightbox-gallery-1\" data-rl_><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"346\" height=\"271\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/caplet.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-847327\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\tThe affected product has the DIN number 00482323, lot number 100083040, and an expiry date of Jan. 31, 2029. If someone is unsure whether or not they have the recalled pills, they should contact their pharmacy.<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<br style=\"clear: both\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Product images via Health Canada<\/p>\n<p>        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insauga.com\/editorial-guidelines\" class=\"editorial-guidelines-link d-block mb-4\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n            INsauga&#8217;s Editorial Standards and Policies        <\/a><\/p>\n<p>\tStay in the know.<\/p>\n<p>Subscribe now to receive our daily email of today\u2019s top stories in your city!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A popular type of medicine has been recalled in Canada. 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