Health Canada is advising consumers and pet owners not to use homeopathic and veterinary products made by King Bio Inc. and labeled as “Dr. King’s,” “Dr King’s Natural Pet” or “Natural Pet.” These products may pose a health risk to people and pets, especially children, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems, because of potential microbial contamination.
According to the United States Food and Drug Administration, high levels of microbial contamination were identified at the manufacturing site in Asheville, North Carolina.
The products are being recalled by the Canadian distributor, Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd., and include products for children, adults and pets. They are promoted for various uses, including flu relief, respiratory care, arthritis and joint pain, and stress control.
Product Name | DIN-HM | Lot Number | Expiry | Dosage form | Indicated for |
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Acute Pain Relief | 80074489 | 020417ZZ | 02/01/2020 | Topical | Adults and children |
Advanced Arnica Oral Spray | 80074305 | 013117P | 01/01/2020 | Oral spray | Adults and children |
Advanced Arnica Soothing Cream | 80074304 | 050117ZZ | 05/01/2020 | Topical | Adults and children |
Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief | 80035118 | 011516A | 01/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Arthritis Pain & Joint Relief | 80035118 | 081516F | 08/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Bronchial Care | 80035774 | 110416A | 11/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Candida High Potency 9 Multi Strain Candida Formula | 80036805 | 012116A | 01/01/2019 | Oral liquid | Adults and children |
Candida High Potency 9 Multi Strain Candida Formula | 80036805 | 092816A | 09/01/2019 | Oral liquid | Adults and children |
Candida High Potency 9 Multi Strain Candida Formula | 80036805 | 011217C | 01/01/2020 | Oral liquid | Adults and children |
Kids Candida Multi-Strain Formula | 80074869 | 040117A | 04/01/2020 | Oral liquid | Children |
Multi Strain Flu Relief | 80038065 | 011416H | 01/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Multi Strain Flu Relief | 80038065 | 081516E | 08/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Respiratory Care | 80035323 | 011516B | 01/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Respiratory Care | 80035323 | 082216B | 08/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Stress Control | 80041740 | 011916A | 01/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Stress Control | 80041740 | 081516G | 08/01/2019 | Oral spray | Adults |
Product Name | Lot # | Expiry |
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Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 112317B | 11/01/2019 |
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 012616C | 01/01/2019 |
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 030816H | 03/01/2019 |
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 101816A | 10/01/2019 |
Cat Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 011817C | 01/01/2020 |
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 012716A | 01/01/2019 |
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 060116D | 06/01/2019 |
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 072716A | 07/01/2019 |
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 021717D | 02/01/2020 |
Cat Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 022318E | 08/01/2020 |
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL | 030816G | 03/01/2019 |
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL | 062816J | 06/01/2019 |
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL | 091416B | 09/01/2019 |
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL | 123016C | 12/01/2019 |
Cat Skin & Itch, 118mL | 121417H | 12/01/2019 |
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL | 102215J | 10/01/2018 |
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL | 101016C | 10/01/2019 |
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL | 010517D | 01/01/2020 |
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL | 090717B | 09/01/2019 |
Cat Urinary Tract Irritations, 118mL | 111617A | 11/01/2019 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 081715A | 08/01/2018 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 033016M | 03/01/2019 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 071116K | 07/01/2019 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 090816G | 09/01/2019 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 101016B | 10/01/2019 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 120217S | 12/01/2019 |
Dog Allergies, 118mL | 041518B | 04/01/2020 |
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 081715B | 08/01/2018 |
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 072916C | 07/01/2019 |
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 100716A | 10/01/2019 |
Dog Anxiety & Stress, 118mL | 092617D | 09/01/2019 |
Dog Appetite & Weight, 118mL | 071116J | 07/01/2019 |
Dog Appetite & Weight, 118mL | 042717B | 04/01/2020 |
Dog Digestive Upsets, 118mL | 071116L | 07/01/2019 |
Dog Digestive Upsets, 118mL | 020317C | 02/01/2020 |
Dog Digestive Upsets, 118mL | 011918D | 01/01/2020 |
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL | 082015C | 08/01/2018 |
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL | 071116N | 07/01/2019 |
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL | 081216A | 08/01/2019 |
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL | 011617E | 01/01/2020 |
Dog Muscle, Joint & Arthritis, 118mL | 010418A | 01/01/2020 |
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 102717D | 10/01/2019 |
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 041316A | 04/01/2019 |
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 052516AC | 05/01/2019 |
Dog Oral Health/Teeth & Gums, 118mL | 083116A | 08/01/2019 |
Dog Yeast Control, 118mL | 030916L | 03/01/2019 |
Dog Yeast Control, 118mL | 020317D | 02/01/2020 |
Dog Yeast Control, 118mL | 110317F | 11/01/2019 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 011916B | 01/01/2019 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 033016L | 03/01/2019 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 071116M | 07/01/2019 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 081016D | 08/01/2019 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 101016D | 10/01/2019 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 031717C | 03/01/2020 |
Dog Skin & Itch, 118mL | 020118E | 02/01/2020 |
What you should do
- Do not use the recalled products identified above. Consult with your health care professional or veterinarian if you or your pet has used any of these products and has health concerns.
- Contact Ecotrend Ecologics Ltd. by phone at 1-855-215-2290 or by email at qa@ecotrend.ca if you have questions about this recall.
- Report adverse events to health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345, or by reporting online, by mail or by fax.
- Report complaints about health products to Health Canada by calling toll-free at 1-800-267-9675, or complete an online complaint form.
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Source : Health Canada