McNeil Consumer Healthcare informed Health Canada that they are taking this action following consumer reports of foreign materials in the product, including metal and wood particles.
McNeil is requesting the wholesalers, pharmacies and other retail locations immediately stop sale of this product.
Further, the company is advising consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue the use.
Health Canada will continue to monitor the safety of health products on the Canadian market, including those manufactured at McNeil Consumer Healthcare plants and will inform Canadians if new safety information arises.