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Health product recall

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
Wampole Inc.
1380-203 Newton Road
Boucherville
J4B 5H2
Quebec
CANADA