Health product recall

Extra Strength Heartburn Relief; Foreign matter

Brand(s)
Last updated

Summary

Product
Extra Strength Heartburn Relief
Issue
Health products - Contamination
What to do

Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns. 

Affected products

Brand

Product Name

Market Authorization

Dosage Form

Strength

Lot numbers

Biomedic, Equate

Extra Strength Heartburn Relief

NPN 02244289

Tablet

Alginic acid 313.0 mg
Magnesium Carbonate 63.0 mg

3E2605UJM, 3E2605UGC

Issue

Affected lots may contain the presence of foreign matter.

What you should do

  1. Verify if your product is affected.
  2. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.
  3. Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
  4. Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
  5. Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.

Additional information

Background

Depth of Recall: Retailers

Details
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Natural health products
Companies

Vita Health Products Inc.

150 Beghin Avenue

Winnipeg Manitoba R2J 3W2 Canada

Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Identification number
RA-75578

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