Teva Acetaminophen Recall in Canada: Check Novo-Gesic Forte Lot 100083040

• Health Canada announced a national recall on September 10, 2026, for one lot of Teva Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg acetaminophen tablets.
• The affected product has DIN 00482323, lot number 100083040 and an expiry date of January 31, 2029.
• Stop using the affected tablets and return them to the pharmacy where they were purchased for replacement and proper disposal.

What happened with the Novo-Gesic Forte recall?

Health Canada and Teva Canada Limited recalled one lot of Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg acetaminophen tablets on September 10, 2026. The recall covers products that may contain foreign material, specifically phenolic resin or epoxy. If swallowed, those materials could injure the digestive system.

This is a Canada-wide recall, but it does not cover every Novo-Gesic Forte package or every acetaminophen product. The lot number is the key detail. If your bottle or pharmacy-dispensed package matches the information below, stop using it and return it to a pharmacy.

Health Canada says the affected product was supplied to pharmacies in 1,000-count bottles and may have been dispensed to patients in smaller quantities. That means the product might not still be in its original manufacturer bottle, so check any pharmacy label or ask the pharmacy to verify it.

How to check whether your acetaminophen is affected

Compare your package with all four details in this table. The lot number matters most, but the product name, DIN and expiry date can help confirm that you are looking at the same medicine.

The lot number and expiry date are commonly printed near each other on a bottle or pharmacy label. If you received only a small quantity in a pharmacy vial, do not assume it is safe simply because the original Teva bottle is not included. Contact the dispensing pharmacy and provide the product name, DIN and any lot information shown on the label.

What to do if you have the recalled Novo-Gesic Forte

1. Stop using the affected product immediately. Do not take another tablet from lot 100083040 while you are checking what to do next.
2. Keep it separate from other medicines. Place the tablets in their container or pharmacy vial so they are not accidentally used by someone else.
3. Return the product to the pharmacy where it was purchased. Health Canada says the pharmacy can arrange a replacement and proper disposal.
4. Ask a pharmacist about an alternative. If you still need pain or fever relief, a pharmacist can help you choose an appropriate replacement based on your health history and other medicines.
5. Contact a health professional if you have health concerns. This is especially important if you used the recalled product and notice unusual symptoms.

Do not put the recalled tablets in a household medicine cabinet for later use, and do not pass them to another person. Returning them through a pharmacy helps prevent accidental use and ensures they are disposed of through the appropriate medication-return process.

What contamination risk did Health Canada identify?

Health Canada says the affected lot may contain phenolic resin or epoxy, which are foreign materials that could cause injury to the digestive system if ingested. The advisory does not say that every tablet in the lot contains the material. The recall is a precautionary action covering the identified lot.

The notice also says Health Canada is monitoring Teva Canada’s recall and its preventive and corrective actions. If additional safety concerns arise, the department says it will provide further information.

Canada and the United States: does this recall apply to both countries?

The September 10, 2026, notice is a Canadian recall for Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg tablets distributed nationally in Canada. The affected product details are listed under Canadian DIN 00482323, and the instructions direct Canadian consumers to return the product to a pharmacy.

People in the United States should not assume that a different acetaminophen product is included just because it contains the same active ingredient. Check the exact brand, package and lot number against the recall notice that applies to the country where the medicine was purchased. Novo-Gesic Forte products bought in Canada should be handled according to the Canadian advisory.

What if you already took tablets from the recalled lot?

Health Canada advises consumers who have used the affected product and are concerned about their health to consult a healthcare practitioner. When speaking with a pharmacist, doctor or poison centre, have the package or pharmacy label available if possible. It can help to provide the product name, strength, DIN, lot number, expiry date and the approximate amount taken.

For urgent or severe symptoms, seek immediate medical care or call your local emergency service. Do not wait for a replacement or rely on an online article to assess a possible reaction.

How to contact Teva Canada about the recall

Teva Canada lists a toll-free customer-care number, 1-800-268-4129, and the email address customer.service@tevacanada.com for recall questions. You can also ask the pharmacy that dispensed the medicine to verify the lot and explain the replacement process.

Health Canada also accepts reports of health-product side effects and complaints. Keep the product packaging until a pharmacist or health professional tells you that it can be discarded, unless there is an immediate safety reason to remove it from your home.

Helpful Links

• Health Canada Novo-Gesic Forte recall advisory – Verify the affected product, DIN, lot number, expiry date and official instructions for returning it to a pharmacy.
• Health Canada recalls and safety alerts – Search current Canadian health-product recalls and sign up for recall and safety-alert updates.
• FDA drug recalls – Check the United States Food and Drug Administration's drug-recall information for medicines sold in the United States.
• Side Effect Reporting Form – Official page referenced in the article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is every Novo-Gesic Forte 500 mg tablet recalled?

A. No. Health Canada’s September 10, 2026, advisory identifies one affected lot: lot 100083040. The matching product has DIN 00482323 and an expiry date of January 31, 2029. Other lots are not identified in this advisory.

Q. Where can I find the lot number if my pharmacy gave me only a small quantity?

A. Check the pharmacy label, where the lot number may appear near the expiry date or other product details. If it is missing or difficult to read, contact the pharmacy that dispensed the tablets and ask staff to verify the original lot.

Q. Can I throw the recalled tablets in the garbage or flush them?

A. Health Canada directs consumers to return the affected product to the pharmacy where it was purchased for replacement and proper disposal. Do not flush it or give it to another person.

Q. Does this Canadian recall include ordinary acetaminophen products sold in the United States?

A. No automatic assumption should be made. The advisory identifies a specific Canadian Novo-Gesic Forte product, DIN and lot. U.S. consumers should check the exact product and lot against U.S. recall information or ask a pharmacist.

Q. Who should I contact if I have questions about the Teva recall?

A. Contact the pharmacy that sold or dispensed the product, or contact Teva Canada Customer Care at 1-800-268-4129 or customer.service@tevacanada.com. If you have health concerns after taking the product, speak with a healthcare professional.