The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0891-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Aconitum Napellus Fear Homeopathic Medicine Recalled for Failed Identification Testing

Washington Homeopathic Products is recalling 562 bottles of Aconitum Napellus Fear homeopathic medicine nationwide due to out-of-specification test results from identification testing.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a homeopathic drug product. The source text indicates only a specification failure in identification testing with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. The hazard is quality/control-related rather than a known safety threat, making it a precautionary recall typical of Class II classification.

Plain-English summary

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc. is recalling Aconitum Napellus Fear 20% Alcohol homeopathic medicine in multiple potencies and container sizes (15mL, 30mL, 50mL, and 100mL bottles). The recall involves 562 bottles distributed nationwide in the USA, specifically Lot # 26198.

The recall was initiated due to out-of-specification test results obtained during identification testing using HPTLC (high-performance thin-layer chromatography) analysis. The company determined that the product did not meet established specifications for identification testing.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and consult with their healthcare provider or pharmacist. The product was manufactured by and is being recalled by Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc., located in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia.

The recalled product

Product
Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 6X, 26X, 30X, packaged in 15mL containers, Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 6X, 10X, packaged in 30mL containers Aconitum Napellus Fear* 20% Alcohol HPUS: 5X, 10X, 12X, 30X, packaged in 50mL containers Aconitum Napellus Fear
Manufacturer
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Hazard
  • specification-failure
  • failed-identification-testing

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Lot # 26198

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.