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Omi Brotherhood “Omi Brotherhood Menturm” - Recall

Official notice

19 Oct 2026

Last checked

27 Oct 2026

RecallScope risk estimate:MediumCAA Japan

An official CAA Japan notice concerns Omi Brotherhood “Omi Brotherhood Menturm” - Recall. Some products were confirmed to have levels of the active ingredients dl-camphor and cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil) that fall below approved specifications within the 4-year shelf life. Reason for recall: Stability monitoring and testing of retained samples within their expiry dates confirmed that some products have levels of the active ingredients dl-camphor and cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil) that fall below approved specifications within the 4-year shelf life. All unexpired lots are therefore being voluntarily recalled. Specific potential health effects: Reduced levels of these ingredients may weaken the expected effects. However, the product's precautions state, “If symptoms do not improve after 5–6 days of use, stop using and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered medicine seller.” Serious adverse health effects are therefore not considered likely to occur. No adverse health effects or other incidents thought to be attributable to this issue have been reported to date. Published 2026-10-19.

What to do now

All shipment destinations for this product are known. Shipment recipients and other relevant parties will be notified of the recall in writing, and the product will be recalled.

Recall number

2-12996

Official notice

2026-10-19

The hazard

Some products were confirmed to have levels of the active ingredients dl-camphor and cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil) that fall below approved specifications within the 4-year shelf life. Reason for recall: Stability monitoring and testing of retained samples within their expiry dates confirmed that some products have levels of the active ingredients dl-camphor and cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil) that fall below approved specifications within the 4-year shelf life. All unexpired lots are therefore being voluntarily recalled. Specific potential health effects: Reduced levels of these ingredients may weaken the expected effects. However, the product's precautions state, “If symptoms do not improve after 5–6 days of use, stop using and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered medicine seller.” Serious adverse health effects are therefore not considered likely to occur. No adverse health effects or other incidents thought to be attributable to this issue have been reported to date.

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Recall Numbers

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Affected products

Product 1

近江兄弟社メンターム

Hazard

Some products were confirmed to have levels of the active ingredients dl-camphor and cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil) that fall below approved specifications within the 4-year shelf life. Reason for recall: Stability monitoring and testing of retained samples within their expiry dates confirmed that some products have levels of the active ingredients dl-camphor and cineole (the main component of eucalyptus oil) that fall below approved specifications within the 4-year shelf life. All unexpired lots are therefore being voluntarily recalled. Specific potential health effects: Reduced levels of these ingredients may weaken the expected effects. However, the product's precautions state, “If symptoms do not improve after 5–6 days of use, stop using and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered medicine seller.” Serious adverse health effects are therefore not considered likely to occur. No adverse health effects or other incidents thought to be attributable to this issue have been reported to date.

Where it was sold

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Location 1

JP · Japan

Affected area 1

JP · Japan

Company & contacts

Brand

近江兄弟社

Manufacturer

株式会社近江兄弟社

Phone

0748-32-3146

Brand: 近江兄弟社. Contact: 株式会社 近江兄弟社. Phone 0748-32-3146.

Source & status

Source

Tier

official

Category

HEALTH

Official classification

PMDA Class II — 回収

Recall details

Recall number

2-12996

Event id

CAA-00000035981

Source tier

official

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