New recall by the Ministry of Health, which has withdrawn from the market the food supplements of omega-3 and vitamin D for children, due to chemical risk

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New recall by the Ministry area of Health, which he withdrew from the market supplements food of omega-3 and vitamin D Children, for chemical risk.

The product concerned is that of the brand U.G.A. Nutraceuticals Srl. It is Omegor Kids, food supplement of omega-3 algal DHA, EPA and vitamin D3, produced by HPI Humana Pharma International SpA in Casorate Primo (PV).

"The withdrawal was decided and implemented as a precaution by the company, which informed the Ministry of Health," the company said. According to reports from the Ministry, the supplement contains a quantity of vitamin D3 higher than what is declared on the label.

The affected lots are 150 ml, with expiry date 20/01/2019 and 31/03/2019. Here they are listed below:

170038

170039

170267

The supplement should not be given to children. The Ministry intimate the cessation of sales of the lots indicated in all points of sale and the withdrawal of bottles already on the market.

If you have purchased this product, do not consume it and bring it back for an exchange or refund.

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Vitamin D3

Vitamin D is very important, especially for children because it helps regulate calcium metabolism in addition to the numerous benefits for the cardiovascular and nervous systems. Proper nutrition and healthy exposure to the sun guarantee the need but sometimes it is necessary to supplement it, especially in very young children.

Francesca Mancuso