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.
Category
Drug — Homeopathic
Hazard
Affected units
562

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.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 39 recalled by Washington Homeopathic Products, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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