This archive report was first published on 21 November 2019.
On November 21, 2019, Rwanda's Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) announced the recall of a batch of paracetamol syrup imported from Kenya.
The affected product, Paracetamol Suspension 120 mg/5ml (Toto-moL ® ), was manufactured by Kenyan Laboratory & Allied Ltd in February 2019.
According to Dr. Charles Karangwa, the Acting Director-General of Rwanda FDA, the decision to recall the product was made after receiving spontaneous reports from clients, retail pharmacies, and further investigation conducted by the Rwanda FDA.
"Referring to the spontaneous reports from the clients, retail pharmacies and further investigation conducted by the Rwanda FDA, where Paracetamol Suspension 120 mg/5ml (Toto-moL ® ) was found with particulate matters in the suspension," Dr. Karangwa said in the statement.
The Rwanda FDA instructed all importers, central medical stores, wholesale pharmacies, district pharmacies, retail pharmacies, public and private health facilities in possession of the incriminated batch to stop distribution, dispensing, and return them to their suppliers.
