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Safety alert: Canada-wide recall for Kirkland Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets

Report any side effects from the use of the recalled product to Health Canada.
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A batch of Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 500 mg has been recalled across Canada.

Health Canada warns that a batch of pain reliever tablets has been recalled because the dissolution is out of specification. 

A health product recall issued Tuesday (Feb. 14) and updated on Feb. 17, states that Kirkland Signature Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 500 mg have been recalled because the dissolution is out of specification in the affected lot.

The company is Vita Health Products Inc., which is based out of Winnipeg, Manitoba. 

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Photo via Health Canada

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Before you stop using the product or if you have health concerns, contact your doctor.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any side effects from the use of the recalled product to Health Canada.