Health Canada Recalls Aleve, Claritin and Flintstones Vitamins
Written by Ethan Crawford • Published October 17, 2026 • Last verified October 17, 2026
What you need to know:
Health Canada issued recall notices on Oct 15, 2026, for specific lots of Aleve, Claritin, and Flintstones.
The depth of recall is 'Wholesalers' due to a distribution error, rather than consumer-level product toxicity.
Recalled lots: Aleve Lot NAAEWF2, Claritin Lot NAAF0TW, Flintstones Lot NAAEXKW.
Consumers should check lot numbers stamped on bottles and consult their pharmacist or Bayer Inc.
Guelph General Hospital (115 Delhi St) provides 24/7 urgent medical evaluation.
Health Canada has issued product recall notices for three widely recognized over-the-counter consumer health products: **Aleve 200 mg Caplets**, **Claritin Allergy Tablets 10 mg**, and **Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals**.
A vital detail regarding this recall is its regulatory classification: Health Canada has designated the depth of recall as **"Wholesalers"** due to a wholesale packaging and distribution error, rather than consumer-level product toxicity or nationwide retail contamination. While the products are common staples across Guelph pharmacy shelves, the recall affects single specific manufacturing lots: - **Aleve 200 mg Caplets:** Lot **NAAEWF2** (Expiry: 2026-07-31, DIN: 02162464) - **Claritin Allergy Tablets 10 mg:** Lot **NAAF0TW** (Expiry: 2026-06-30, DIN: 00771341) - **Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals:** Lot **NAAEXKW** (Expiry: 2026-07-31, NPN: 80000078)
**What Guelph Consumers Should Do**
Because the recall targets wholesale distribution channels, most bottles purchased in local pharmacies are unaffected. However, households keeping these products in medicine cabinets should perform a quick package check: 1. **Inspect the Lot Number:** The lot code is stamped on the outer carton flap and the bottle label near the expiry date. If your bottle carries a different lot number, it is completely unaffected and safe to use. 2. **If You Possess a Matching Lot:** Stop using the product immediately. Consult your dispensing pharmacist or physician if you have health concerns, and contact the distributor (Bayer Inc. Consumer Health) directly for product return or replacement guidance per Health Canada's notice. 3. **Emergency Care:** If anyone experiences an unexpected adverse reaction after taking any medication, Guelph General Hospital operates a 24-hour Emergency Department at 115 Delhi Street, and the Ontario Poison Centre can be reached 24/7 at 1-800-268-9017.
Sources
- Health Canada: Aleve 200 mg Caplets Recall Notice (Lot NAAEWF2)
- Health Canada: Claritin Allergy Tablets Recall Notice (Lot NAAF0TW)
- Health Canada: Flintstones Multivitamins Recall Notice (Lot NAAEXKW)
- Guelph General Hospital: Emergency Services
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