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Health product recall

Ginseng Gold Korean White Ginseng (2015-09-28)

Starting date:
September 28, 2015
Posting date:
October 2, 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-55200

Affected Products

Ginseng Gold Korean White Ginseng

Reason

Product should contain Panax Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) as per the label but it incorrectly contains both Panax Ginseng (Panax ginseng C.A. Meyer) and American Ginseng (Panax quinquefolius L.)

Depth of distribution

Retailers in Canada

Affected products

Ginseng Gold Korean White Ginseng

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM

NPN 80017352

Dosage form

Capsule

Strength

600 mg/capsule

Lot or serial number

Lot 3648477

Companies
Recalling Firm

General Nutrition Centres Canada

6299 Airport Road, Suite 201

Mississauga

L4V 1N3

Ontario

CANADA

Marketing Authorization Holder

General Nutrition Centres Canada

6299 Airport Road, Suite 201

Mississauga

L4V 1N3

Ontario

CANADA