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<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

FDA posts this today ( Tues June 10)

Leiner Health Products Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Allergens in 
Liquimax® Multivitamin 
Contact:
Leiner Health Products Consumer Relations
(800) 533-8482

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- Carson, CA -- June 6, 2008 -- Leiner Health 
Products Inc. ("Leiner" or "the Company") today announced that it is recalling 
its 32 ounce plastic bottles of Liquimax Complete Nutrition Multivitamin 
Formula, labeled with UPC Code 7497052290, 7497023607, or 7497023696 
because the product may contain undeclared fish (not shellfish), tree nuts 
(almonds, pecans and/or walnuts), and wheat. People who have allergies to 
fish, tree nuts and/or wheat run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic 
reaction if they consume these products. 

The recalled Liquimax Multivitamin was distributed nationwide in retail stores. 

The Company has been made aware of the presence of these allergens after 
receiving consumer reports of an allergic reaction. The Company is 
aggressively investigating the situation, and currently believes a certain 
number of bottles of the product contain the listed allergens. Further, the 
Company has consulted with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 
(the "FDA") and the agency is aware of the Company's actions. 

Consumers allergic to the above listed allergens are advised not to consume 
the product and are asked to call 1-800-533-8482 for a full refund. This 
number can be contacted 24 hours a day with representatives available 
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm (EDT).

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product 
may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program 
either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report/hcp.htm 
Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at: 
www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm.
Mail to MedWatch 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787 
Fax: 1-800-FDA-0178 
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