WINNIPEG, Sept. 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Today Vita Health Products Inc. announced the voluntary recall of one lot of Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg, 20 Count
The product is being recalled due to a box design error. The box is missing the following warning in English and French: "Ask a doctor of pharmacist prior to use if: you use any other medications including natural heath products, prescription drugs, salicylates or other pain and fever relief medications (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)), you have serious kidney or liver disease."
Once Vita Health became aware of the issue, the company immediately notified Health Canada and began the recall process. To date there have been no adverse events reported concerning the products.
The following lots are included in this recall:
| Finished Good UPC | Description | Lot number | Date of Expiry |
| 0 67002 30562 5 | Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg, 20 Count |
1J0572FVM | 10/31/2013 |
Consumers who have any of this product in their possession should return the product to the place of purchase or call 1-(800)-665-8820, Monday-Friday 9 am-5:30 pm EST for further instruction.
Image with caption: "Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg, 20 Count (CNW Group/Vita Health Products)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130918_C8589_PHOTO_EN_31044.jpg
Image with caption: "Encounter Junior Strength Acetaminophen 160 mg, 20 Comprimes (CNW Group/Vita Health Products)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20130918_C8589_PHOTO_EN_31045.jpg
SOURCE: Vita Health Products
MEDIA CONTACT:
Andrea Staub
631-200-7459
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