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Health product recall

iVita Children's Chewable Multivitamins (2013-10-17)

Starting date:
October 17, 2013
Type of communication:
Drug Recall
Subcategory:
Natural health products
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Product Safety
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-36583

Recalled Products

iVita Children's Chewable Multivitamins

Reason

The allergen statement on the label declares that no gluten/lactose/preservatives/yeast are present, however the product contains both lactose and sodium benzoate.

Depth of distribution

Distributed to the retail level.  Nationally in Canada only.

Affected products

iVita Children's Chewable Multivitamins

DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
NPN 80000654
Dosage form

Tablets

Strength

Folate  100.0 mcg
Niacinamide  8.0 mg
Riboflavin   1.5 mg
Thiamine    1.5 mg
Vitamin A   480.0 mcg RAE   1600.0  IU
Vitamin B12   3.0 mcg
Vitamin B6   1.0 mg
Vitamin C   50.0 mg
Vitamin D    10.0 mcg   400.0  IU

Lot or serial number

2A1162NZY
2F0802W7U
2F0802WLE
2L3172ZPQ
3E1623218

Companies
Recalling Firm
Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg
R2J 3W2
Manitoba
CANADA
Marketing Authorization Holder
Vita Health Products Inc.
150 Beghin Ave.
Winnipeg
R2J 3W2
Manitoba
CANADA