Mira Health Products Ltd.

Recall #F-1289-2014 · Initiated 2013-09-04

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What happened

A B Complex vitamin supplement sold under the brand names Purity First and Healthy Life Chemistry may contain undisclosed steroids, prescription drugs, or other chemical additives due to manufacturing problems. These contaminated supplements were distributed in several states and potentially internationally.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this product in white bottles with 180 capsules, particularly those with medical conditions or taking other medications that could interact with steroids or pharmaceutical ingredients.

What to do

Stop using the product immediately if you have it. Contact Purity First Health Products at 1-800-696-7017 or your healthcare provider if you've taken this supplement and experience any unusual symptoms. Check your home for bottles matching the description listed above.

Product

B Complex, labeled in part as "Healthy Life Chemistry" By Purity First, Est. 1991, packaged in white bottles (180 capsules per bottle) with black font with a Ying & Yang symbol, Manufactured for: Purity First Health Products, Inc. Healthy Life Chemistry 51 Florida Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 1-800-696-7017.

Reason for recall

The dietary supplements have the potential to be contaminated with undeclared steroids, pharmaceutical ingredients and/or chemical additives due to lack of GMPs.

Quantity affected

unknown

Distribution

GA, FL, NC, possibly NJ and New Zealand

Lot / code info

All lots within expiry and distributed prior to August 2013

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Letter

Terminated

2014-11-26