Vital Vitamin B Complex Capsule

Medicine recall

Published

12 November 2003

Level:	Consumer
Class:	I
Reference:	R2003/1216
Date agreed:	12 November 2003
Product:	Vital Vitamin B Complex Capsule, 50 Capsules
ARTG number:	AUST L 79284
Batch number:	0300693
Expiry	May 2005
Sponsor:	Vital Health Foods Australia Pty Ltd
Contact:	1300 131 686 Consumer Help Line
Reason:	The level of folic acid is substantially lower than the 400mcg stated on the label.

Recall letters were dispatched by facsimile on 12 November 2003. Recall notices will appear in national newspapers in the next few days.

Classification system:

Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.

Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.

Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.

Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls.