“People who eat high amounts of protein or sodium may also need to supplement calcium because a high intake of either increases calcium excretion,” she adds. Some of those include eating disorders, mercury exposure, lack of parathyroid hormone, kidney failure, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease, vitamin D deficiency, and prolonged use of laxatives or chemotherapy drugs.

“There are many health conditions that may predispose someone to have a calcium deficiency,” Prest says. If you eat dairy-free, though, or have been diagnosed with a deficiency by your doctor, then taking a calcium supplement may be a good idea. It’s recommended that adults under 70 consume 1,000 milligrams (mg) daily, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), which is best achieved through diet in foods like milk, cheese, and yogurt, and non-dairy alternatives like kale, broccoli, and fortified juices and tofu.

The material could potentially lead to damage to the digestive tract, but Church & Dwight said it’s not aware of any reports of consumer illness or injuries tied to the recall.Ĭonsumers who purchased any of the products listed above are advised to stop consuming them immediately and to contact Church & Dwight for a full refund.Calcium is the body’s most abundant mineral, and it’s essential for the development and strengthening of bones and teeth, muscle contraction and relaxation, and blood clotting, says Melissa Prest, D.C.N., R.D.N., a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Possible metallic mesh material in productsĪn investigation by the FDA found a metallic mesh material in certain product lots made between October 29, 2020, and November 3, 2020. They were distributed to retailers (both online and brick and mortar) from November 13, 2020, to April 9, 2021. The company said it decided to recall the following gummy vitamin products:Īll of the affected bottles have expiration dates between 4/22 and 11/22. Consumer goods manufacturer Church & Dwight issued a recall for some of its vitafusion gummy products because they may have been contaminated with a metallic mesh material that could be dangerous if ingested. Photo (c) Douglas Sacha - Getty Images Consumers who take certain gummy vitamins may want to make sure that they aren’t actually a danger to their health.

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