Heilsa ehf. recalls Barnavít dietary supplement

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Heilsa ehf., in consultation with Reykjavík Public Health, has stopped sales and recalled the dietary supplement Barnavít from consumers. The product is marketed under the Guli miðinn brand.

Reason for recall

The recommended daily dose contains excessive levels of vitamin A.

Information about products covered by the recall

Brand: Guli miðinn

Product name: Barnavít

Barcode: 5690684000165

Batch number and best before date: 1271-5240 30.6.2028, 2191-4201 31.12.2027, 2711-4220 30.04.2027

Manufacturer: Tishcon Corp. in the United States

Packager: Heilsa ehf., Skarfagarðar 2, 104 Reykjavík

Name and address of company issuing recall

Heilsa ehf., Skarfagarðar 2, 104 Reykjavík

Distribution (stores)

Austurbæjarapótek, Borgar apótek, Lyfja, Krónan, Hagkaup, Fjarðarkaup, Lyfjaver, Heilsuver, Apótekarinn, Lyf og heilsa, Lyfsalinn, Hlíðarkaup, Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga, Þín verslun Kassinn.

Consumer instructions

Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to stop using and dispose of it. Alternatively, the product may be returned to the store where it was purchased or to Heilsa ehf.