Boots recalls Multivitamins because they were incorrectly packaged
- Affected
- Boots Multivitamins
- The problem
- This product does not contain vitamin K but does contain iron. Excess supplemental iron can result in gastrointestinal effects such as pain, discomfort, constipation or nausea and vomiting.
- What to 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.
Products affected
Boots Multivitamins
- Pack size: 180 tablets
- Batch code 1805 and 1806 · Best before end of November 2022
Risk
This product does not contain vitamin K but does contain iron. Excess supplemental iron can result in gastrointestinal effects such as pain, discomfort, constipation or nausea and vomiting.
Action taken by the company
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.
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.
More information
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.
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 16 February 2021. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.