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DSCP-FTW February 20, 2024 

ALFOODACT 2024-013 

MEMORANDUM FOR RECORD

SUBJECT: Nordic Naturals Issues Voluntary Recall of Baby's Vitamin D3 Liquid Due to 

Elevated Levels of Vitamin D3

1. REFERENCE: DHA-MSR 6025.01/AR 40-660/ DLAR 6025.01/NAVSUPINST 

10110.8D/AFI 48-161_IP/MCO 10110.38D, DOD Hazardous Food & Nonprescription Drug 

Recall System, 6 September 2018. 

2. COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: 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. 

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. 

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

this recalled product.

4. PRODUCT LABELS/PICTURES: 

 

 
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 5. CONTACT INFORMATION: 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 customerservice@nordicnaturals.com 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.

6. POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE FINDINGS.

a. Army Veterinary Services and Air Force Public Health Personnel: Report negative and 

positive findings in the Veterinary Service Information Management System (VSIMS) 

Subsistence Recalls application. If you are not in one of these two groups, please use the 

instructions below (paragraphs b-d).

b. Navy: 

1) SHIPS AT SEA: Must report positive and negative findings to supporting Veterinary 

Service unit. Are authorized to destroy or dispose of recalled products utilizing the procedures 

and reporting requirements outlined in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5302 and 6000(4), to include 

completion of a DD Form 200 and Standard Form 364. Procedures for completing the DD Form 

200 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 6001. Procedures for completing Standard Form 

364 are found in NAVSUP P-486 Paragraph 5300(2)(c). 

2) SHIPS IN PORT/HOMEPORTED/ASHORE GALLEYS: Supporting Veterinary 

Service unit will conduct inspection and report positive and negative findings in VSIMS 

Subsistence Recalls application. Contact the appropriate DLA Account Manager via Regional 

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) to arrange pickup of recall items. Contact your 

supporting (NAVSUP FLC) for any issues regarding PV Pickup. Proceed with the same guidance 

in the paragraph above. 

c. Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractors: Report positive and negative findings to 

your Contracting Officer, Contracting Specialist, TVLS, and dscpconssafofc@dla.mil within 72-

hours. Positive Response Information required: (Vendor must provide all the following 

information): 

1) ALFOODACT 202X-XXX 

2) DLA Contract Number: 

3) Unit of Measure:

4) Quantity Currently in Stock: 

5) List of customers that received product AND (a-h) for each customer: 

a) Customer name and location: 

b) DLA Purchase Order Number:

c) Vendor Invoice Number: 

d) Item Stock number (LSN, NSN): 

e) Quantity Shipped: 
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f) Date Shipped: 

g) Value of Affected Product:

h) Amount of credit due: 

d. AAFES, MWR, NEX, MCCS, DeCA, DLA, dining facilities, and all other agencies,

report your findings in accordance with the procedures outlined by your agency. 

7. If you know of others who need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Subscribe (Add 

the following to an email if the link does not work; Subject: Subscribe to Subsistence Recall 

Notifications, Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil). If you no 

longer need to receive Subsistence Recall messages, click Unsubscribe (Add the following to an 

email if the link does not work; Subject: Unsubscribe from Subsistence Recall Notifications, 

Email address: usarmy.jbsa.medcom.mbx.medcom-vsims@health.mil).

8. Previous recalls are available on the DLA-TS Food Safety Office website: 

https://www.dla.mil/TroopSupport/Subsistence/FoodSafety/fso/ALFOODACT/. 

9. Point of contact for ALFOODACT messages is the undersigned at commercial telephone 215-

737-0329/DSN: 312-444-0329, or dscpconssafofc@dla.mil. 

 

LORENZO D. LEWIS JR.

Chief Warrant Officer Two, U.S. Army 

Consumer Safety Officer