The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05224·Announced 2005-07-12

Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth Multivitamins Recalled for Missing Child-Resistant Packaging

NBTY Inc. is recalling about 12,000 bottles of Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth multivitamins because they contain iron but lack required child-resistant packaging.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (iron-containing vitamins without child-resistant packaging) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

NBTY Inc. of Bohemia, N.Y., is recalling approximately 12,000 bottles of Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins. The affected products are sold in clear containers with white caps and contain 100 caplets. The specific products are labeled "Nature's Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamin Plus Iron" or "Natural Wealth Daily Vitamin Plus Iron" and bear lot number 60835-06 on the label.

The recall was initiated because the vitamins contain iron but do not have child-resistant packaging, which is required by federal law. The CPSC notes that these products could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled multivitamins were sold at various drug and grocery stores and independent distributors nationwide from July 2004 through March 2005 for about $4. Consumers should keep the product out of the reach of children and return it to the store where it was purchased to receive a refund or replacement. Consumers can also contact NBTY at (800) 433-2990 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.naturalwealth.com or www.naturesbounty.com for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins
Manufacturer
NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y.
Category
Consumer Product — Vitamins & Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
12,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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