Seasonique and Seasonale Birth Control Pills Recalled Due to Missing Blister Cards
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Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling specific lots of Seasonique and Seasonale birth control pills after a report of a missing blister card, which poses a risk of unwanted pregnancy.
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This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 6, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
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What Happened
Teva Canada Ltd. is recalling two lots of Seasonique and one lot of Seasonale prescription birth control pills as a precautionary measure. The recall was initiated after the company received a complaint that a Seasonique package was missing an entire blister card of pills. Missing these medications can increase the risk of unwanted pregnancy and cause other side effects such as spotting and irregular bleeding.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall affects the following products and lot numbers:
- Seasonique (0.15 mg levonorgestrel, 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol, and 0.01 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets)
- DIN: 02346176
- Lots: 100073408, 100077864
- Expiry: 07/2027
- Seasonale (0.15 mg levonorgestrel and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol tablets)
- DIN: 02296659
- Lot: 100076607
- Expiry: 01/2027
Seasonique packages should contain three blister cards: two cards with 28 light blue-green pills each, and one card with 28 light blue-green pills plus 7 yellow pills. Seasonale packages should contain three blister cards: two cards with 28 pink pills each, and one card with 28 pink pills plus 7 white placebo pills.
What You Should Do
Consumers are advised not to skip any doses or stop taking their medication. If your package is missing a blister card or any pills, return it to your pharmacy immediately for a replacement or an alternative product to avoid missing doses.
If you cannot get to a pharmacy right away, continue taking the next pill in the proper order as noted on the packaging until you can obtain a replacement. If you are missing any active pills (light blue-green for Seasonique or pink for Seasonale), or if you are unsure if pills are missing, you should use a non-hormonal backup method of contraception, such as condoms, and consult a healthcare professional.
For questions regarding this recall, contact Teva Canada Ltd. at 1-800-268-4129 (Option 3) or via email at customer.service@tevacanada.com. Side effects or complaints should be reported to Health Canada.
Why This Matters
Taking birth control pills in the proper order and without interruption is essential for preventing pregnancy. A missing blister card represents a significant gap in the 13-week supply, which could lead to contraceptive failure and other hormonal side effects.
Source
Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗
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