The safety and quality of our products is very important to us. As a precautionary measure, we have withdrawn our H&B Super Strength Complete Vitamin B Complex after we identified a batch that may contain glucosamine, which is harvested from shellfish. This means that the product could be a risk to people with crustacean allergies.
What products are affected?
H&B Super Strength Complete Vitamin B Complex + Vitamin C.
Products with the batch code 765659-02 and BBE August 2025 are affected.
How do I check if my product is affected?
You can check the product code by looking at the white strip on the side of the bottle.
What should I do with my product if it is affected?
If you have a crustacean allergy, you should stop taking the product immediately and return it to the store for a full refund.
If you do not have a crustacean allergy the product is safe to continue taking, although you may also return it to the store for a full refund.
What happens if I have already eaten the product?
You should not hesitate to seek medical advice if you have taken this product and it has made you unwell. For any other concerns or questions, please Contact us
We would like to reassure you that no other Holland & Barrett products are affected by this issue. As part of our rigorous health and safety process, we check the quality and safety of each and every batch of our products, and so we can very quickly react to make sure any issues are swiftly dealt with.
We are sorry that it has been necessary to withdraw this product and apologise for any inconvenience caused.