Health product recall

Rocky Mountain Soap Company recalls Broadspectrum solar protection products due to a potential microbial contamination.

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Summary

Product
Broadspectrum solar protection products
Issue
Health products - Contamination
What to do

Stop using the recalled products. Consult a health care professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns. Continue using other sunscreen as directed on the product label.

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Lot number
Broadspectrum SPF 31Face & Body Sunscreen Face & Body Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 31 NPN 80068064 Lotion All Lots
Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Lip Butter; SPF 15 Broad Spectrum Lip Butter Vanilla Coconut SPF 15 Lip Butter NPN 80068447 Stick All Lots

Issue

Rocky Mountain Soap Company recalls all lots of two Broadspectrum solar protection products due to quality concerns linked to deficiencies in Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). The microbial content/ total aerobic microbial content may be out of specification in the affected lots.  

Health Canada is monitoring the company’s recall. If additional safety concerns are identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians.

What you should do

  • Stop using the recalled products. Consult a health care professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns.
  • Continue using other sunscreen as directed on the product label.
  • Contact the company if you would like more details about the recall.
  • Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

Health Canada strongly encourages the use of sunscreens to protect against harmful UV radiation and provides general sun safety tips as well as safety tips for parents.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

Rocky Mountain Soap Company #201-106 Bow Meadow Cresent, Canmore, AB, T1W 2W9

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-64275

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