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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