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UPDATED | Cow’s milk allergy alert - 30 July 2020

For Parents/Carers of children with cow’s milk allergy

30 July 2020

*NEW* Nature's Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil

Pharmacare is now also recalling nine batches of the 60 pastille pack size with an expiry date up to and including 10/2021 (October 2021) from retail stores.

The 60 pack size is in addition to the 120 pastille pack size which was recalled on 9 July. The 60 pack size was specifically excluded from the 9 July 2020 recall. It is now included in the recall.

Consumers with a milk allergy should NOT consume this product

For more information see the TGA website: https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/natures-way-kids-smart-vita-gummies-omega-3-dha-fish-oil


9 July 2020

Nature's Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil 

PharmaCare Laboratories Pty Ltd is now recalling multiple batches of Nature's Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil 120's (within expiry date) from retail outlets such as pharmacies and supermarkets.

The product contains cow’s milk protein which is not declared alongside other food allergens on the label. This recall has occurred following the report of a child with cow’s milk allergy having a serious allergic reaction after consuming the product.

Parents/carers of children with cow’s milk allergy are urgently reminded to check they do not have Nature's Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil 120's at home and if they do, to avoid giving them to their child with cow’s milk allergy.

For more information, please refer to the following statement on the TGA website https://www.tga.gov.au/alert/natures-way-kids-smart-vita-gummies-omega-3-dha-fish-oil or contact PharmaCare Laboratories Pty Ltd on (02) 9997 0355.

Nature's Way Kids Smart Vita Gummies Omega 3 DHA Fish Oil

 

IN AN EMERGENCY

If you are having an allergic reaction follow advice on your ASCIA Action Plan.

If in doubt, give the Anapen® or EpiPen®.

Do not call us for emergency advice.

If you do not have an ASCIA Action Plan and/or an Anapen® or EpiPen® call triple zero (000) for an ambulance.