Because of possible metal particles - company recalls vitamin capsules throughout Germany
Created: 2022-10-13 4:34 p.m
By: Catherine Brumbauer
They were sold throughout Germany: The company Wepa Apothekenbedarf is recalling vitamin capsules because of possible metal particles.
(Iconic image) © Friso Gentsch/dpa
The company Wepa Apothekenbedarf from Hillscheid has recalled vitamin and mineral capsules.
The reason is possible foreign bodies in the product.
Hillscheid – They are a popular dietary supplement, especially in winter: vitamin and mineral capsules.
But if you have Apoday and Wepa-Die Apothekenmarken tablets at home, you should take a close look at the packaging.
The manufacturing company, Wepa Apothekenbedarf from Hillscheid in the Westerwald, has recalled the "Vitamin C + zinc capsules" of these two brands.
The reason for this is: metal particles may have gotten into the tablets.
product name | Vitamin C + zinc capsules |
Brands | Apoday and Wepa-The pharmacy brand |
Manufacturer | Wepa-Apothekenbedarf GmbH & Co KG |
best before date | 01/2025 |
Batch number | 20220104 |
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Product recall: Vitamin capsules were sold in pharmacies across Germany
Affected are packs with the batch number 20220104 and the best before date 01/2025, reports the portal foodwarning.de
on
Thursday.
The manufacturer advises against taking it.
Customers should contact pharmacy employees about an exchange, according to a report by the German Press Agency.
According to the broadcast, the capsules were sold in pharmacies throughout Germany.
(kb/dpa
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