Various multivitamins and supplements distributed across Canada are being recalled because they may contain metal fibres

Factors Group of Nutritional Companies Inc. is recalling various multivitamins and supplements sold under a variety of brand names due to the potential presence of metal fibres 

The affected products may contain metal fibres which, if ingested, may cause injury to the digestive system. The risk of harm due to the presence of iron is higher in individuals with a peptic ulcer, regional enteritis, ulcerative colitis, iron allergy, or for those taking high doses of iron supplements, levodopa, and/or levothyroxine.

Various multivitamins and supplements sold under the following brand names: Kirkland Signature, Life, Option+, Webber Naturals, Wellness by London Drugs, Equate, Wellquest, VegiDay, and Natural Factors.

What to do

Stop using the recalled products. Consult a health care professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns. If you have purchased an affected product, return it to your local pharmacy for proper disposal. 

Affected products

B100 Complex Timed Release Equate B100 Complex Timed Release 80102024 MR2027 954208

B100 Complex Timed Release Kirkland Signature B100 Complex Timed Release 80107104 FE2027 956308, 956309, 956310, 956311, 956312

B100 Complex Timed Release Kirkland Signature B100 Complex Timed Release 80107104 AL2027 956313, 956314, 956315, 959431, 959432, 959433

B100 Vitamin Complex Timed Release Life B100 Vitamin Complex Timed Release 80102024 MR2027 953539, 960854, 955128, 958912

Life - Spectrum Women Life SPECTRUM Women 23 Vitamins & Minerals plus Lutein, Lycopene 80051818 MR2026 949111

Life - Spectrum Women Life SPECTRUM Women 22 Vitamins & Minerals plus Lutein, Lycopene 80050888 MR2026 955075

Life - Spectrum Prenatal Postpartum Life SPECTRUM PRENATAL POSPARTUM 80025456 MA2026 949798

Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C Life Vitamin B Complex with Vitamin C 80006798 MA2027 961181

natural-factors-hi-potency-b-complex-90-cap

natural-factors-hi-potency-b-complex-210-cap Natural Factors Hi Potency B Complex 50 mg 80054351 FE2027 955408, 959030, 959031

RevitalX Natural Factors RevitalX 80050991 FE2027 949493

Super Multi® IRON FREE Natural Factors Super Multi® IRON FREE 80011269 JA2026 946533, 958713, 955049

B100 Vitamin B Complex Timed Release Option+ B100 Vitamin B Complex Timed Release 80102024 MR2027 957266

Option+ Multivitamins & Minerals Option+ Multivitamin & Minerals Women 50+ 80051818 MR2026 957099, 960595

Multivitamins & Minerals Women Option+ Multivitamins & Minerals Women 80050888 MR2026 957317

SPECTRUM PRENATAL POSPARTUM Option+ Prenatal Multi-Vitamins 100 Tablets with Folic Acid 80025456 MA2026 961316, 961792

VegiDay Vegan Organic ALL IN ONE VegiDay VegiDay Vegan Organic ALL IN ONE 80088584 JA2027 950861

webber-naturals-B50-complex-220-tablets Webber Naturals B50 Complex Timed Release 80095281 MA2027 957320

Most Complete Multi Womens 50+ One Per Day Webber Naturals Most Complete Multi Womens 50+ One Per Day 80074275 MA2027 957585

Most Complete Multi Mens 50+ One Per Day Webber Naturals Most Complete Multi Mens 50+ One Per Day 80074192 MA2027 959106

Vitamin B50 Complex Webber Naturals Vitamin B50 Complex 2245512 FE2027 956742, 955409, 959028

Vitamin B50 Complex Webber Naturals Vitamin B50 Complex 2245512 JA2027 951235

Wellness by London Drugs - Vitamin B100 Complex Wellness by London Drugs Vitamin B100 Complex Timed Release 80102024 MR2027 962111

Wellness by London Drugs - Multi Women 50+ Wellness by London Drugs Multi Women/Femmes 50+ with Lycopene and Lutein Multivitamin and Mineral 80051818 MR2026 955048

Vitamin B100 Complex Timed Release Wellquest Vitamin B100 Complex Timed Release 80102024 MR2027 954207

Health Canada is monitoring the company’s recall and implementation of preventative and corrective actions. If additional safety information is identified, Health Canada will take appropriate action and inform Canadians, as needed.

What you should do

Verify if your product is affected. If yes, stop using the recalled product.

Consult your healthcare practitioner if you have used the affected product and have concerns about your health.

If you have purchased an affected product, return it to your local pharmacy for proper disposal.

Contact the responsible licence holder if you have any questions about the recall, as described below:

For Kirkland Signature, Life, Option+, Webber Naturals, Wellness by L Health Vanadaondon Drugs, Equate and Wellquest brand products contact the licence holder WN Pharmaceuticals Ltd. at 1-800-430-7898 or by email at wncustservice@factorsgroup.com.

For VegiDay brand products contact Assured Natural Distribution Inc. at 1-888-826-9625 or by email at customercare@assurednatural.com.

For Natural Factors brand products contact Natural Factors Nutritional Products Ltd. at 1-800-663-8900 (ENG), 1-844-395-8570 (FR), or by email at customerservicenf@naturalfactors.com.

Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

source: Health Canada   2024-07-26