A vitamin D supplement intended for infants and sold online throughout France has been the subject of a national recall since May 11, 2026. The cause: an actual concentration of vitamin D higher than that displayed on the label, according to the official RappelConso platform. An anomaly that exposes babies to the risk of overdose if administered daily.
The product concerned is the food supplement “Gouttes de Soleil” from the NATEOS brand, manufactured for the company Les Pattes Douces. In its recall sheet, RappelConso mentions a “vitamin D content higher than the indicated value” and classifies the alert in the “Other risk” category.
Gouttes de Soleil: the batch affected by the recall
The recall concerns a single batch of this product, classified in the health and nutrition food category. The vials were distributed at room temperature, mainly via the nateos.eu website, throughout France. The recall procedure will remain active until July 17, 2026.
The references of the recalled product are as follows:
- Product: SUN DROPS
- Brand: NATEOS
- Category: food supplement
- GTIN: 3760305220158
- Batch: 151246
- Minimum durability date: 11/30/2026
- Marketing area: entire France
Consumers are invited to no longer use the product, to return it to the point of sale or to contact NATEOS / Les Pattes Douces consumer service. A refund or exchange is provided.
Why excess vitamin D can be dangerous in infants
Vitamin D is a so-called fat-soluble vitamin: it gradually accumulates in the body. In infants, excessive supplementation may therefore lead to overdose, particularly when the drops are administered daily or combined with other sources of vitamin D, such as certain fortified milks or medications.
The usual recommendations for babies are around 400 to 800 IU per day, with a dosage adjusted by the doctor. If the product delivers more vitamin D than expected, the risk of hypervitaminosis gradually increases.
ANSES regularly reminds us that food supplements remain less strictly regulated than medicines, even though vitamin D can present a real risk of overdose. Several possible symptoms in children: digestive disorders, unusual fatigue, irritability, but also, in the most severe cases, kidney damage or heart rhythm disorders linked to hypercalcemia.
In the presence of an unusual symptom or in doubt about the quantity administered, the authorities recommend consulting a doctor quickly or calling 15.
After the booster, how to secure vitamin D supplementation?
This reminder highlights the importance of medical monitoring in infant supplementation. Health authorities advise favoring a prescription or recommendation by a healthcare professional, often through dedicated medications such as ZymaD, rather than a supplement chosen without medical advice.
Before using a vitamin D product for a baby, it is also recommended to check:
- The age for which the product is intended;
- The number of international units (IU) per drop;
- Other possible sources of vitamin D already consumed by the child.
RappelConso has already identified several similar recalls concerning products enriched with vitamin D for children, notably Innovit vitamin D or an Amiamo vitamin chocolate, also affected by excessive levels. In this context, the authorities invite consumers to regularly consult the alerts published on RappelConso and to report any suspicious product via SignalConso, under the aegis of the DGCCRF.