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Archived – Galactogil
- Starting date:
- January 7, 2008
- Posting date:
- January 7, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Microbial Hazard, Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-12000382
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
Source of alert
French Health Products Safety Agency
Product name
Galactogil
Manufacturer / Place of origin
Manufactured by IPRAD Group / Paris, France
Product description
Galactogil is promoted as a natural product to stimulate lactation in nursing mothers. Lot numbers and expiry dates: 1040 (11/2007); 1438 to 1463 (04/2012 to 07/2012); and 1466 to 1472 (08/2012).
Reason for warning
The French Health Products Safety Agency advised the public not to purchase or consume certain lots of Galactogil due to microbial (bacterial) contamination.
Possible side effects
The bacteria found in Galactogil may cause a variety of adverse effects, such as pneumonia and blood poisoning.
The product is promoted for pregnant/nursing mothers, a high-risk group that is more susceptible to bacterial infections with the use of contaminated products. Vulnerable individuals who use microbially contaminated products may be at risk for miscarriage, stillbirth or severe illness in the newborn child.
What you should do
Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.
Background
Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.
Report a health or safety concern
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
- Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Media enquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public enquiries
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
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