Health product recall

Vital Vision Plus Omega 3: Incorrect label for pediatric subpopulation

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Summary

Product
Vital Vision Plus Omega 3
Issue
Health products - Labelling
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
Polar Naturals Vision Lutein (E) + Omega 3 Vital Vision Plus Omega 3 NPN 80056615 Capsule, soft (3R,3'R,6'R)-beta,epsilon-Carotene-3,3'-diol 2.5 milligrams, All-trans-beta-Carotene-3,3'-diol 500.0 micrograms, Beta-carotene 1432.0 micrograms, Copper 250.0 micrograms, Fish oil 263.0 milligrams, Vitamin C 125.0 milligrams, Vitamin E 45.0 mg AT, Zinc 6.25 milligrams 212309, 2216203

Issue

Affected lots are incorrectly labelled for use in the pediatric subpopulation.

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of recall: Retailers

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

NuGale Pharmaceutical Inc.
41 Pullman Court Scarborough, ON M1X 1E4

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-72812
History
Change log
2023-02-24: Risk type amended from Type III to Type II.

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