A recall has just been announced for a brand of household medicine that was sold at Costco Canada. Costco has said that manufacturing company Apotex issued the recall voluntarily, with the issue cited on Health Canada as a “presence of cloudy capsules.”
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Costco Ibuprofen Recall
The recall concerns Kirkland Signature brand Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Gel Capsules. Health Canada notes the issue as a “presence of cloudy capsules in affected lots due to crystallization of ibuprofen into the gelatin shell.”
Health Canada recommends consumers to verify if their product is affected. If so, they should then consult their healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product, or for any health concerns. Any health product related side effects– as well as any health product safety complaints– should be reported to Health Canada.
“This issue will not affect the risk benefit profile of Extra Strength Liquid Gel Capsules if used before the expiry date, however the product is being recalled out of an abundance of caution,” said a notice addressed to Costco customers.
The product details can be found below. Moreover, the affected products can be returned to a Costco for a full refund.
- Apotex Inc. (Kirkland Signature) Extra Strength Liquid Gel Capsules
- DIN 02376601
- 400mg, 120 Count
- Lot: 1570619, 1570621, 1570623
- Costco Item Number: 213660
For more details on the ibuprofen recall, check out the Costco page here. You can also find the Health Canada notice here.
