FDA Notice: Baby Vitamin Recalled Due to Overdose Fears

Published on February 20, 2024

Nordic Naturals, a California-based supplement manufacturer, confirmed that it is voluntarily recalling a vitamin D3 liquid product meant for babies due to elevated levels of the vitamin, which could lead to serious health problems, according to a company announcement reposted by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The company is recalling one lot of Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid in 0.76 fluid ounce bottles, blaming the issue on a “manufacturing error” which caused “an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose.” Over time, prolonged use of elevated or super dosages of vitamin D3 can lead to high vitamin D levels, which health officials say can lead to nausea, vomiting, weakness, frequent urination, and a buildup of calcium in the blood. Prolonged high dosages can also lead to kidney problems, kidney stones, and bone pain....

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