Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid recall: Elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage

Recall published 2+ years ago

Elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage

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The hazard: Lead or heavy metal content

Lead is the reason for this notice. The important thing is removing the source and asking about a blood test, in that order.

What the notice says: Prolonged use of the recalled Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid could potentially lead to elevated vitamin D levels, resulting in vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, frequent urination, and inability to thrive in infants.

Why it matters: The product exceeds the federal limit on lead or another heavy metal. Lead harms the developing brain, and the damage builds quietly from small repeated exposures rather than arriving as a single dramatic poisoning.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC states there is no known safe level of lead in a child’s blood, and that most children with elevated levels show no symptoms at all. That is why a blood lead test, not a symptom check, is the way to find out. Ask your paediatrician about testing if a child has handled, mouthed or worn the product regularly. Where symptoms do appear they are non-specific — irritability, poor appetite, stomach pain, tiredness, constipation or a drop in attention and learning.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 17, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Nordic Naturals
Product type
Dietary supplements
Units affected
3,800 units
Reports of harm
There have been no reports of adverse events to date related to the use of this recalled product.

Products covered by this recall

Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid

What the company announced

Watsonville, Calif. (Feb. 17, 2024) – Nordic Naturals is voluntarily recalling one lot of Nordic Naturals Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid, 0.76 fl. oz. (22.5 mL), 400 IU (10mcg) D3. This recall is being conducted due to a manufacturing error that resulted in an elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage or super potent dose. The affected lot number is 234909, with an expiration date of December 2025.

Prolonged use of the recalled Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid could potentially lead to elevated vitamin D levels, resulting in vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, frequent urination, and inability to thrive in infants.

Nordic Naturals has taken immediate action by notifying distributors, retailers and customers directly via email and arranging for the return of all recalled products. The affected product is used as a dietary supplement for infants up to 12 months of age and is packaged in boxes containing one bottle and one dropper for dosage, under SKU RUS-02733.

Consumers, distributors, and retailers in possession of the recalled product should discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement. The lot number can be found on the back of the box and on the bottle.

Approximately 3,800 units of product were affected, with one-fifth already returned by retailers. The reason for the recall is solely due to an isolated manufacturing error. There have been no reports of adverse events to date related to the use of this recalled product.

If infants experience any of these symptoms while using the product, report them to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm . Nordic Naturals can also be contacted directly at [email protected] or 888-294-7440, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST. Consumers are advised to consult their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems related to taking or using this product.

Nordic Naturals prioritizes consumer safety, reaffirming its dedication to quality products. We are swiftly removing the recalled item from the market to safeguard the health and well-being of our customers.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Best-by / use-by date

Printed beside the lot code, not on the price sticker.

  • December 2025

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • RUS-02733

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 0.76 fl. oz
  • 22.5 mL

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Lead

Nordic Naturals — Lead is the reason for this notice. The important thing is removing the source and asking about a blood test, in that order.

  1. Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.
  2. Do not sand, scrape, burn or break the item up; that turns a contained hazard into dust you can breathe.
  3. Follow the remedy on this page — lead recalls almost always carry a full refund.
  4. Wash the hands of anyone who has been handling it, and wipe down the surfaces it has been sitting on.

How the remedy works

CPSC recalls specify one of three remedies, and which one you get is not negotiable — but how smoothly it goes often is.

  • A refund means the purchase price back, sometimes prorated by age for durable goods. Ask how they calculated it if the figure looks low.
  • A replacement is usually the current model, not the recalled one. Confirm the replacement is not itself under recall.
  • Several recalls now ask you to destroy the item and send a photo as proof. Register the claim before you do that, never after.
  • Return shipping is the company’s cost. If you are asked to pay it, push back.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers, distributors, and retailers in possession of the recalled product should discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

Company contact: Nordic Naturals — Consumers: Nordic Naturals, 888-294-7440, [email protected] — Media: Amy Summers, 212-757-3419, [email protected]

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Nordic Naturals dietary supplements recalled?

Elevated level of Vitamin D3 dosage Prolonged use of the recalled Baby’s Vitamin D3 Liquid could potentially lead to elevated vitamin D levels, resulting in vomiting, loss of appetite, increased thirst, frequent urination, and inability to thrive in infants.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: best-by date December 2025; model number RUS-02733. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers, distributors, and retailers in possession of the recalled product should discontinue use immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement.

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