Safety Report: Equate and Nature's Bounty Folic Acid 1MG recalled due to exceeding intake limits, Canada

Canada

Several brands of folic acid tablets have been recalled in Canada due to concerns that affected lots may exceed the acceptable intake limit for N-nitroso-folic acid. The recall involves multiple brands distributed across the country.

-Affected products
Brand: Compliments FOLIC ACID 1MG, Product Name: FOLIC ACID 1MG, Market Authorization: NPN 00647039, Dosage Form: Tablet, Strength: Folate 1.0 mg, Lot numbers: 2G3115NHH
Brand: Equate FOLIC ACID 1MG, Product Name: FOLIC ACID 1MG, Market Authorization: NPN 00647039, Dosage Form: Tablet, Strength: Folate 1.0 mg, Lot numbers: 2G3115LRJ & 2G3115NHF
Brand: Health One FOLIC ACID 1MG, Product Name: FOLIC ACID 1MG, Market Authorization: NPN 00647039, Dosage Form: Tablet, Strength: Folate 1.0 mg, Lot numbers: 2G3115NJL
Brand: Nature's Bounty FOLIC ACID 1MG, Product Name: FOLIC ACID 1MG, Market Authorization: NPN 00647039, Dosage Form: Tablet, Strength: Folate 1.0 mg, Lot numbers: 2340T8130A
Brand: Pharmasave FOLIC ACID 1MG, Product Name: FOLIC ACID 1MG, Market Authorization: NPN 00647039, Dosage Form: Tablet, Strength: Folate 1.0 mg, Lot numbers: 2G3115NHG
Brand: Sisu FOLIC ACID 1MG, Product Name: FOLIC ACID 1MG, Market Authorization: NPN 00647039, Dosage Form: Tablet, Strength: Folate 1.0 mg, Lot numbers: 2G3115M1C

Consumers are advised to consult their healthcare provider if they have any health concerns related to this recall.

Return affected product to your local pharmacy or place of purchase. Consult your healthcare provider prior to discontinuing use of the affected product(s), or for any health concerns.

If you or a loved one are harmed or experiencing any symptoms, it is important to report it. Reporting can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/folic-acid-1mg-affected-lots-exceed-or-may-exceed-acceptable-intake-limit-n-nitroso