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Wampole Vitamin D Liquid 1000 IU/5 mL
- Starting date:
- February 20, 2013
- Posting date:
- March 5, 2013
- Type of communication:
- Drug Recall
- Subcategory:
- Drugs
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-23841
Recalled Products
A. Wampole Vitamin D Liquid 1000 IU/5 mL
Reason
Company received complaints about swollen bottles. Tests done by the company confirmed the presence of yeast and mould in the product. An investigation is underway to detemine what caused the contamination.
Depth of distribution
Wholesalers, pharmacies and retailers in Canada.
Affected products
A. Wampole Vitamin D Liquid 1000 IU/5 mL
DIN, NPN, DIN-HIM
NPN 80007119
Dosage form
Liquid
Strength
1000 IU/5mL
Lot or serial number
20003
Companies
- Recalling Firm
-
Wampole Inc.
1380-203 Newton Road
Boucherville
J4B 5H2
Quebec
CANADA
- Marketing Authorization Holder
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Wampole Inc.
1380-203 Newton Road
Boucherville
J4B 5H2
Quebec
CANADA