Health Canada issued recalls last week for an ibuprofen pain reliever and a hair dye, among other products.
The agency recalled Apotex Extra Strength Ibuprofen Liquid Gel Capsules 400 mg on Nov. 24 in lots 1570619, 1570621 and 1570623, with drug identification number (DIN) 02376601. The recall was issued because of “cloudy capsules in affected lots due to crystallization of ibuprofen into the gelatin shell.”
Crystallization can render medication unstable as the active ingredient may no longer be evenly distributed, making it ineffective or potentially unsafe.
On Nov. 26, Health Canada recalled various Everpro Gray Away root cover-up products in aerosol containers because of missing mandatory hazard labelling. Consumers should stop using the products and return them for a refund.
“These products do not meet the Cosmetic Regulations in Canada,” Health Canada said, citing missing bilingual labelling, required hazard symbols, signal words and safety information, which could lead to misuse.
Affected products include Everpro Gray Away Root Cover Up Spray in Black, Dark Brown and Medium Brown. The manufacturer is Inspired Beauty Brands Inc. of New York.
The company reported that 4,572 units were sold in Canada from June to November 2025 and, as of Nov. 18, no incidents or injuries had been reported.
The recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls. Consumers can report health or safety issues through the Consumer Product Incident Report Form on Health Canada’s advisories-warnings-recalls webpage.
