Boots recalls Multivitamins because they were incorrectly packaged
Why it was recalled
Boots has recalled Boots Multivitamins supplements because they have been incorrectly packed with multivitamins containing iron. This resulted in vitamin K not being present within the supplement and iron incorrectly added to the supplements instead. Iron has not been mentioned on the label. This means the product is a possible health risk to individuals who may also be consuming iron supplements in addition to these multivitamins. This affects multivitamins sold between 12 and 19 January 2021 only.
Affected products
| Product | Pack size | Batch codes | Use by |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boots Multivitamins | 180 tablets | 1805 and 1806 | – |
What you should do
If you have bought the above product, and are currently taking iron supplements, stop taking the multivitamin supplements. Instead, return them to the Boots store from where they were bought for a full refund.
Action taken by the business
Boots has recalled the above product. Point-of-sale notices have been displayed in all Boots stores selling the product. These notices explain to customers why the product was recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice. Boots has also written to Advantage Card holders and online purchasers.
Official sources
Read the full notice on the Food Standards AgencyFSA reference: FSA-PRIN-07-2021 · Last updated 16 February 2021
Data sourced from the UK Food Standards Agency under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Yum Britannia is an independent service and is not affiliated with the FSA.