By GB News (World News) | Created at 2025-01-08 19:46:20 | Updated at 2025-01-09 09:55:28
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Britons are being warned about two vitamin supplements that could pose a health risk.
TriOn Pharma has issued a recall for two of its vitamin D3 food supplement products due to excessive vitamin D3 content.
Consumers who have purchased these supplements are advised not to consume them.
The company is requesting customers return the products to their place of purchase, where they will receive a full refund.
The supplements contain an excessive vitamin D3 content
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Products recalled:
Aactive D3 2,000iu/ml Oral Drops
Pack size: 20ml
Batch code: LS23317
Best before: November 2025
Aactive D3 2,000iu/ml Oral Solution
Pack size: 50ml
Batch code: LS23318
Best before: November 2025
The Food Standards Agency (FSA) said: "High levels of vitamin D3 have been found in the products listed above.
"Excessive intakes of vitamin D can cause various adverse health effects because of hypercalcaemia (high blood calcium level).
"Symptoms and signs may include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, weakness, lethargy, constipation and non-specific aches and pains, as well as thirst, polyuria, weight loss and cardiac dysrhythmias."
The Food Standards Agency issues product withdrawal information notices and product recall information notices to alert consumers about food safety issues.
The vitamins have been recalled by TriOn Pharma
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The FSA provided information to customers who have bought the product.
It said: "Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling these products. These notices explain to customers why the products are being recalled and what to do if they have bought the products.
"If you have bought any of the above products do not consume them. Instead, return them to the store from where they were bought for a full refund.
"For more information contact TriOn Pharma on 02392 255770 or info@trionpharma.co.uk"
