A Canada-wide recall has been issued for an over-the-counter pain reliever because it may contain “foreign material” that poses a risk to the digestive system.
Teva Canada has announced a recall of a batch of 500-milligram Nov-Gesic Forte acetaminophen because the pills could contain phenolic resin or epoxy, Health Canada said in a Sept. 10 advisory.
Phenolic resin is a synthetic plastic and epoxy is a synthetic high-strength adhesive that if ingested, “may cause injury to the digestive system,” the notice said.
The pills affected are identified as Lot No. 100083040, which expire on Jan. 31, 2029. They were supplied to pharmacies in bottles of 1,000 and were distributed to patients in smaller doses….