Are you at risk? Urgent recall announced for popular vitamin and home accessory
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Consumers are being warned about potential health hazards with two recently recalled products—a vitamin supplement and a digital desk clock.
Metagenics Australia, a leading supplement company, has urgently recalled its Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Raspberry Powder from hundreds of health stores and pharmacies nationally, including Chemist Warehouse and Priceline.
The recall is due to the product containing high levels of pyridoxine, also known as Vitamin B6. While Vitamin B6 is essential for metabolism, immune function, and brain development, too much can be dangerous.
'Ingestion of excessive pyridoxine may cause tingling, burning and numbness,' warned the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Symptoms like numbness and tingling in the hands and feet can start at doses over 100mg per day. Extended high doses over months or years can lead to severe sensory neuropathy, a painful nerve condition.
The product being recalled has an expiration date of July 2025 and is identified by the batch number 007764.
‘Due to a manufacturing error, the pyridoxine content is twice the amount stated on the label,’ reported the TGA.
As a result of this issue, the TGA advises consumers to discontinue the use of this product immediately.
If you've bought the Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Raspberry Powder with batch number 007764, please refrain from using it. You can locate the batch number on the side of the bottle, beneath the usage instructions, and near the barcode.
For a refund, return the product to the place where you purchased it.
In similar news, Officeworks also issued a recall for the OTTO Digital bamboo desk clock due to a safety concern involving a loose button battery.
These small coin-sized batteries pose a serious risk, especially to young children, as they can become lodged in the throat and cause life-threatening burns in as little as two hours.
This clock, originally priced at $24.95, was on sale at Officeworks stores across the country from October 3, 2022, until it was removed from shelves on September 29, 2023.
The clock's non-compliance with mandatory standards for products containing button or coin batteries has been reported by the ACCC's Product Safety Australia.
Customers who have purchased this clock are strongly advised to discontinue its use immediately. You can return the clock to any Officeworks store and receive a full refund.
Members, the recalls serve as an important reminder—always be vigilant about health warnings for supplements, medications, and any products containing button batteries in your home.
We hope you found this article informative!
Metagenics Australia, a leading supplement company, has urgently recalled its Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Raspberry Powder from hundreds of health stores and pharmacies nationally, including Chemist Warehouse and Priceline.
The recall is due to the product containing high levels of pyridoxine, also known as Vitamin B6. While Vitamin B6 is essential for metabolism, immune function, and brain development, too much can be dangerous.
'Ingestion of excessive pyridoxine may cause tingling, burning and numbness,' warned the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
Urgent recalls have been announced for a popular vitamin and a home accessory. Credit: Shutterstock.
Symptoms like numbness and tingling in the hands and feet can start at doses over 100mg per day. Extended high doses over months or years can lead to severe sensory neuropathy, a painful nerve condition.
The product being recalled has an expiration date of July 2025 and is identified by the batch number 007764.
‘Due to a manufacturing error, the pyridoxine content is twice the amount stated on the label,’ reported the TGA.
As a result of this issue, the TGA advises consumers to discontinue the use of this product immediately.
If you've bought the Ethical Nutrients Mega Magnesium Raspberry Powder with batch number 007764, please refrain from using it. You can locate the batch number on the side of the bottle, beneath the usage instructions, and near the barcode.
For a refund, return the product to the place where you purchased it.
Credit: TGA, Product Safety.
In similar news, Officeworks also issued a recall for the OTTO Digital bamboo desk clock due to a safety concern involving a loose button battery.
These small coin-sized batteries pose a serious risk, especially to young children, as they can become lodged in the throat and cause life-threatening burns in as little as two hours.
This clock, originally priced at $24.95, was on sale at Officeworks stores across the country from October 3, 2022, until it was removed from shelves on September 29, 2023.
The clock's non-compliance with mandatory standards for products containing button or coin batteries has been reported by the ACCC's Product Safety Australia.
Customers who have purchased this clock are strongly advised to discontinue its use immediately. You can return the clock to any Officeworks store and receive a full refund.
Members, the recalls serve as an important reminder—always be vigilant about health warnings for supplements, medications, and any products containing button batteries in your home.
We hope you found this article informative!
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