You are here Home Safety and shortages Recalls and other market actions Market actions Vital Vitamin B Complex Capsule Medicine recall Published 12 November 2003 Listen Print Share LinkedIn (Twitter) Facebook Email Loading... Level:ConsumerClass:IReference:R2003/1216Date agreed:12 November 2003Product:Vital Vitamin B Complex Capsule, 50 CapsulesARTG number:AUST L 79284Batch number:0300693ExpiryMay 2005Sponsor:Vital Health Foods Australia Pty LtdContact:1300 131 686 Consumer Help LineReason:The level of folic acid is substantially lower than the 400mcg stated on the label.Recall letters were dispatched by facsimile on 12 November 2003. Recall notices will appear in national newspapers in the next few days.Classification system:Class I defects are potentially life-threatening or could cause a serious risk to health.Class II defects could cause illness or mistreatment, but are not Class I.Class III defects may not pose a significant hazard to health, but withdrawal may be initiated for other reasons.Class I & II recalls are considered to be safety related recalls. Product types Listed medicines