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Health product recall

Advanced Fibromyalgia Support (2015-02-20)

Starting date:
February 20, 2015
Posting date:
March 10, 2015
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-52485

Recalled Products

Advanced Fibromyalgia Support

Reason

The scoop included with the product is oversized by approximately 3.8 times, which can result in overdosing.

Depth of distribution

Retail and Physician

Affected products

Advanced Fibromyalgia Support

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
NPN 80050889
Dosage form

Powder

Strength

Serving size (3 scoops; 21g):
L-5-hydroxytryptophan 300 mg
D-Ribose 15 g
Magnesium (malate)  500 mg
Malic acid  3.5 g

Lot or serial number

582OC14A1, 582OC14A2

Companies
Recalling Firm
Advanced Orthomolecular Research
3900 12th Street NE
Calgary
T2E 8H9
Alberta
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Advanced Orthomolecular Research
3900 12th Street NE
Calgary
T2E 8H9
Alberta
CANADA