Galenova Inc. Gentian Violet recall in Canada: health risk
In plain language
This recall involves various Gentian Violet products from Galenova Inc. sold in Canada. They are being recalled because they may pose a risk to health. Stop using the product and follow the return steps in the official notice.
What to do
- Stop using the product immediately.
- Check lot numbers if provided.
- Return the product as instructed.
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Affected products
Gentian violet 1% (API)
Lot: 15012, 15065, 15073, 15074, 15086, 15098, 15115, 15116, 15186, 15195, 15196, 15219, 15220, 15241, 15242, 15303, 15304, 15335, 15343, 15354, 15364, 15368, 15400, 15409, 15420, 15429, 15456, 15467, 15475, 15476, 15511, 15512, 15513, 15574, 15583, 15619, 15620, 15639, 15671, 15685, 15686, 15700, 15721, 15722
Gentian violet 3% (API)
Lot: 15386, 15481, 15704, 15784, 15869
Gentian violet 0.5% (API)
Lot: 15416
Gentian violet USP (API)
Lot: 14928-8088, 01697-8276, 01697-9128
Why this matters
Health risk
Do I have this product?
This recall only applies to specific products. Follow the steps below to check.
- 1
Check the product name
Make sure your product name matches one of the affected products listed above.
- 2
Check the lot number
Lot numbers identify specific production batches.
Affected lots: 14928-8088, 01697-8276, 01697-9128, 15012, 15065, 15073, 15074, 15086, 15098, 15115, 15116, 15186, 15195, 15196, 15219, 15220, 15241, 15242, 15303, 15304, 15335, 15343, 15354, 15364, 15368, 15400, 15409, 15420, 15429, 15456, 15467, 15475, 15476, 15511, 15512, 15513, 15574, 15583, 15619, 15620, 15639, 15671, 15685, 15686, 15700, 15721, 15722, 15386, 15481, 15704, 15784, 15869, 15416
If your product matches one or more of the details above, it may be affected by this recall.
If your product does not match these details, it is not affected by this recall.
When in doubt, always check the official notice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was this product recalled?
Health risk
What should consumers do?
Stop using the product immediately. Check lot numbers if provided. Return the product as instructed.
Where was the product sold?
This product was sold in Canada. For specific retailers or distribution areas, please check the official recall notice linked on this page.
Is there a health risk?
Yes, there may be a health risk. Health risk
When was this product recalled?
This product was recalled on July 5, 2019.
Is the Galenova Inc. brand affected by this recall?
Yes, Galenova Inc. products are affected by this recall. This recall involves various Gentian Violet products from Galenova Inc. sold in Canada. They are being recalled because they may pose a risk to health. Stop using the product and follow the return steps in the official notice.