Hola machacas,
hace poco pedí magnesio y calcio de now foods y hoy me ha llegado este email:
"Dear Valued iHerb Customer,
You are receiving this email because our records show that you may have ordered an item affected by a recall.
The following recall information is based on manufacturers' and regulatory agencies press releases that involve product sold through iHerb.com.
This information includes the product involved and steps on what you should do if you have the recalled item.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Media Contact: Todd Pauli
NOW Foods
630-545-0990 x222
[email protected]
NOW Foods Issues Voluntary Recall of Calcium & Magnesium Softgels
Bloomingdale, IL (May 27, 2011) – NOW Foods is conducting a voluntary recall of the
company’s Calcium & Magnesium Softgels because it has been determined that these products
contain excessive amounts of vitamin D3 (30-40,000 IU per 3 softgel serving as compared to
labeled 600 IU per 3 softgel serving).
Symptoms of high vitamin D dietary intake include: weakness, fatigue, sleepiness, headache,
loss of appetite, dry mouth, metallic taste, nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramps, constipation,
diarrhea, dizziness, ringing in the ears, trouble walking, skin eruptions, muscle pain, bone pain,
and irritability. Advanced symptoms may include runny nose, itching, increased frequency of
urination, nighttime awakening to urinate, and thirst. It may take continued use over time for
vitamin D to reach levels associated with side effects. Note that these symptoms may also be
associated with unrelated conditions and may not be indicative of high vitamin D levels.
In addition to increased blood vitamin D levels, laboratory tests may show serious health
consequences, such as hypercalcemia (high levels of calcium), azotemia (high levels of
nitrogen-containing compounds like urea and creatine), and anemia (decreased blood cells).
Prolonged hypercalcemia results in calcium deposits in soft tissues, which may result in
hypertension and may also result in heart rhythm abnormalities. Again, these conditions may
occur unrelated to high vitamin D levels.
The product was distributed throughout the United States and other countries. The affected U.S.
product codes are 1251 and 1252. The affected U.S. lot numbers for product 1251 are:
1253208, 1267650, 1281776, 1296077, 1310719, 1323021, 1329683, 1340487, 1349828. The
affected U.S. lot numbers for product 1252 are: 1260999, 1268346, 1271906, 1281439,
1288392, 1300821, 1306959, 1314096, 1323076, 1328127, 1341148, 1342492, 1348404. The
product code is located on the label and the lot number is located on the bottom of the bottle.
NOW Foods has received reports of elevated blood vitamin D levels associated with use of this
product as well as reports of nausea.
Consumers may not experience any side effects. Any consumers who have been taking the
recalled product for an extended period of time and are concerned should consult a doctor or
other healthcare practitioner.
Consumers should immediately discontinue use of this product. Consumers should return the
product to the store where it was purchased for a full-refund or replacement. No receipt is
required. Please provide customer service with the ORDER NUMBER associated with the
recalled item(s) whether sending in a return or inquiring regarding this matter.
NOW Foods has provided information on this voluntary recall to all its retailers who purchased
this product and has encouraged retailers to make every effort to contact their customers to
facilitate the return of affected products.
All other NOW Foods products are not affected and are not involved in this recall.
Consumers with additional questions may call the NOW Foods Customer Service Department at
1-888-NOWFOODS (1-888-669-3663).
Sincerely,
The iHerb Team"
¿Qué os parece? ¿Creéis que tomarán responsabilidad los de iherb y me devolverán la pasta?