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Archived – Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin Formula
- Starting date:
- September 19, 2008
- Posting date:
- September 19, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Foreign Product Alert (FPA)
- Subcategory:
- Allergen - Fish, Allergen - Tree Nut, Allergen - Wheat, Natural health products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Important Safety Information, Allergy Information
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-12000564
These products are not authorized for sale in Canada and have not been found in the Canadian marketplace, but it is possible they may have been brought into the country by travellers or purchased over the Internet.
Source of alert
U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product names
Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin Formula
Manufacturer / Place of origin
Leiner Health Products Inc. / California, U.S.A.
Product description
Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin Formula is promoted as liquid dietary supplement.
Reason for warning
The U.S. FDA alerted consumers to a voluntary recall of 32-ounce plastic bottles of Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin Formula, labelled with UPC codes 7497052290, 7497023607 or 7497023696, because the product may contain undeclared fish (not shellfish), tree nuts (almonds, pecans, and/or walnuts), and wheat. People with sensitivities to fish, tree nuts and/or wheat were warned of the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they were to consume this product.
Possible side effects
Allergic reactions to food allergens can vary widely, from a mild reaction to a life-threatening anaphylactic reaction that requires immediate medical intervention:
- Mild to moderate side effects of a food allergy may include skin reactions (hives, redness or swelling), itching/tingling of the mouth and throat, gastrointestinal problems, tightening of the chest, shortness of breath or wheezing, and a runny or stuffy nose.
- Symptoms of a life-threatening or anaphylactic reaction include difficulties breathing caused by constriction or swelling of the airway, a sudden drop in blood pressure, rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness or a loss of consciousness.
What you should do
Canadians who have this product are advised not to use it, and should consult with a health care professional if they have concerns about their health related to the use of this product.
Health Canada advises Canadians to contact the Health Products and Food Branch Inspectorate at 1-800-267-9675 if they find the product listed above in the Canadian marketplace.
Background
Drugs and natural health products that are authorized for sale in Canada will have either an eight-digit Drug Identification Number (DIN), a Natural Product Number (NPN) or a Homeopathic Medicine Number (DIN-HM) on the label. These numbers indicate that the products have been assessed by Health Canada for safety, effectiveness and quality.
As of the date of this posting, no adverse reactions suspected to be associated with the use of this product have been reported in Canada.
Report a health or safety concern
- Call toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.
- Visit Health Canada's Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax.
Media enquiries
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public enquiries
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
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