OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 09/18/13 -- Health Canada has updated the list of products being recalled by Vita Health due to labeling issues. The latest product to be recalled by Vita Health is Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets. For full details concerning this product, please see table below.
If you have used or purchased a Vita Health product and are concerned about its impact on your health, please consult your healthcare practitioner. Consumers are also encouraged to return the product to the place of purchase or call Vita Health at 1-800-665-8820, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. EDT for further instruction.
Health Canada is monitoring the recalls by Vita Health and will provide updates to Canadians as warranted. Canadians can monitor the table on the Healthy Canadians Web site for additions to the list of recalled products.
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Product Labelling Error At Risk Date of Recall
Population
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Encounter Junior Missing warning Children September 17,
Strength statement 2013
Acetaminophen
Tablets 160 mg
(Lot Number: 1J0572FVM)
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Encounter Junior Incorrect dosing Children 6 years September 17,
Strength directions on of age and under 2013
Acetaminophen inner label
Tablets 160 mg
(Lot Number: 3B215317J)
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Contacts:
Media Inquiries:
Health Canada
613-957-2983
Public Inquiries:
613-957-2991
1-866-225-0709
