The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0892-2021·Announced 2021-10-06

Aconitum Napellus Homeopathic Pills Fail Quality Test

Washington Homeopathic Products is recalling Aconitum napellus Fear pills in multiple potencies nationwide due to failed identification testing by high-performance thin-layer chromatography (HPTLC).

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 a Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a failure of identity testing, which is a quality/labeling issue rather than evidence of contamination or physical harm. This meets the rubric criterion for moderate severity: minor labeling or quality errors without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc. is recalling Aconitum nap Fear sucrose/lactose pills in various potencies (4X, 5X, 6X, 7X, 9X, 11X, 12X, 15X, 20X, 24X, and 30X) packaged in containers ranging from 1 oz to 4 oz. The recall affects approximately 562 bottles distributed nationwide.

The products are being recalled because they obtained out-of-specification test results during identification testing based on HPTLC (high-performance thin-layer chromatography) analysis. This indicates the products did not meet required quality standards for identification verification.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them. The affected lot is #26198. More information is available from the FDA at https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-recalls.

The recalled product

Product
Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 5X, 6X,15X, packaged in 1 oz containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 7X, 12X, packaged in 2 dr containers, Aconitum nap Fear* Sucrose/Lactose Pills HPUS: 4X, 12X, 20X, packaged in 2 oz containers, Aconitum
Manufacturer
Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc.
Hazard
  • quality-testing-failure
  • identification-failure

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.