Health product recall

FOLIC ACID 1MG - Affected lots exceed or may exceed the acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-folic acid.

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Summary

Product
FOLIC ACID 1MG
Issue
Health products - Product quality
What to do

Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.

Affected products

Brand Product Name Market Authorization Dosage Form Strength Lot numbers
Equate FOLIC ACID 1MG FOLIC ACID 1MG NPN 00647039 Tablet Folate 1.0 mg 2G3115LRJ & 2G3115NHF
Sisu FOLIC ACID 1MG FOLIC ACID 1MG NPN 00647039 Tablet Folate 1.0 mg 2G3115M1C
Pharmasave FOLIC ACID 1MG FOLIC ACID 1MG NPN 00647039 Tablet Folate 1.0 mg 2G3115NHG
Compliments FOLIC ACID 1MG FOLIC ACID 1MG NPN 00647039 Tablet Folate 1.0 mg 2G3115NHH
Health One FOLIC ACID 1MG FOLIC ACID 1MG NPN 00647039 Tablet Folate 1.0 mg 2G3115NJL
Nature's Bounty FOLIC ACID 1MG FOLIC ACID 1MG NPN 00647039 Tablet Folate 1.0 mg 2340T8130A

Issue

Affected lots exceed or may exceed the acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-folic acid.

What you should do

  1. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  2. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  3. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
  4. Report any health product safety complaints to the recalling company or market authorization holder.
  5. Return affected product to your local pharmacy or place of purchase for proper disposal.
  6. Verify if your product is affected.
  7. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies

Vita Health Products Inc.

150 Beghin Avenue

Winnipeg, MB

R2J 3W2

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75218

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