Counterfeit Vitamin C Tablets Pose Health Risks with 33x Permitted Additive
Approximately 1.2 million counterfeit Vitamin C effervescent tablets, containing sodium benzoate at 33 times the permissible limit, have been seized in Vietnam. These products, marketed for immune support and liver health, were sold through legitimate pharmacies and e-commerce platforms, raising significant health concerns.
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