Public advisory – Unlabelled Herbaland brand gummy vitamins and supplements sold in bulk may pose serious health risks

OTTAWA, ON, Nov. 10, 2023 /CNW/ –

Product: All Herbaland brand gummy vitamins and supplements sold in bulk   Issue: Health products – Product safetyWhat to do: Do not use these products. Keep them out of the reach of children. Consult a healthcare professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns. 

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Herbaland Naturals Inc. is recalling all Herbaland gummy vitamins and supplements sold in bulk because they may pose serious health risks if misused, particularly for children and pregnant people. The products were sold at various bulk, low- or zero-waste refillery stores in Canada.

Because the products are sold with little to none of the required labelling, consumers do not have the information they need to take the gummies safely, including dosing instructions, ingredients and safety warnings. Some products may also not be appropriate for certain groups such as children, pregnant people and people taking other health products.  All natural health products must follow Health Canada’s labelling requirements to protect consumers’ health and safety.

Health risks include meeting or exceeding the maximum recommended daily dose of vitamins and minerals for adults and children. Taking too many of these gummies could lead to health effects ranging from minor issues such as upset stomach, nausea and vomiting to serious health consequences including drug interactions, severe allergic reaction or anaphylaxis, and birth defects in unborn children.

Children and pregnant people are especially vulnerable to high doses of vitamins and minerals. Children because of their small size and developing bodies, and pregnant people because high doses of vitamin A, vitamin D or folic acid during pregnancy can have negative effects on the fetus.

The gummies could be confused for candy, which heightens the chance of taking too many.

Health Canada is monitoring the recall and will inform the public if any new health risks are identified.

Health Canada is making changes to improve the safety of natural health products (NHPs). Find out more about what the Department is doing to ensure that these products are safe and of high quality.

Do not use these bulk products and keep them out of the reach of children. Follow municipal or regional guidelines on how to dispose of chemicals and other hazardous waste or return the product to your local pharmacy for proper disposalConsult a healthcare professional if you have used any of these products and have health concerns.Contact Herbaland Naturals Inc. by calling 1-877-464-8669 if you have questions about this recall.Report any health product-related side effects or complaints to Health Canada.

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SOURCE Health Canada (HC)