Superdrug recalls orange-flavoured pregnancy vitamins
Public Group active 3 years, 1 month agoSuperdrug has recalled one of its own-brand pregnancy vitamins because it doesn’t contain enough of one of the most vital nutrients.The gummy orange-flavoured pregnancy vitamins only have half as much folic acid as the recommends for expectant mothers.Superdrug had been selling the vitamins for thenumberlies.com five months and, despite reassuring women they’re safe, it said they should be returned for a refund. A lack of folic acid during pregnancy increases the baby’s risk of developing spinal problems such as spina bifida, which can cause lifelong disability. Superdrug’s own-brand Gummies Pregnancy Vitamins Orange Flavour (pictured) are being recalled by the store because they don’t meet NHS guidance on how much folic acid pregnant women should takeIn a recall notice on its website, Superdrug said: ‘Customers are advised to stop using this product and to return it to any Superdrug store where they will receive a full refund.
No other Superdrug Pregnancy Care vitamins are affected.’Its reason for the recall is that the one-a-day vitamins contain 200mcg of folic acid whereas the NHS recommends pregnant women take 400mcg a day.The supplement is in line with EU and UK regulations, which require a minimum of 200mcg. RELATED ARTICLES
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