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"Vine Essence" Poses Risks for Children, Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

Issued July 19, 2012
Issue
"Vine Essence" has been recalled after testing by Health Canada identified a quantity of lead that exceeds Departmental acceptable limits and low levels of undeclared acetaminophen. Infants, young children, pregnant women and breastfeeding women are particularly at risk. Short-term exposure to lead may lead to vomiting, diarrhea, convulsions, coma or even death. While the low quantity of acetaminophen found does not represent a risk to health for the general population, it may present a risk to those sensitive to acetaminophen. "Vine Essence" is an unauthorized natural health product promoted to support the health and well-being of bones, muscles and tendons, and the circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems.