The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15734·Announced 2015-06-05

Bariatric Fusion Recalls Iron Supplements for Non-Child-Resistant Packaging

Bariatric Fusion is recalling cherry-flavored iron soft chews because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant closure requirements, posing a risk to young children.

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 supplements) where the hazard is serious injury or death to children, but no injuries have been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Bariatric Fusion Inc. is recalling approximately 800 bags of 60-count cherry flavor Soft Chews Iron with Vitamin C dietary supplements. The recall is due to the packaging failing to meet the child-resistant closure requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recalled bags are pink, re-sealable, and feature images of cherries and a leaf on the front. Lot number 14191C2 is printed near the bottom of the back of the bags.

The hazard is that the chews contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple chews are ingested. The source text states that no injuries have been reported. The products were sold at Bariatric Fusion distributors, drug stores, and medical and wellness centers nationwide and online from September 2014 to February 2015 for about $23.

Consumers should immediately place the product out of a child's sight and reach. They can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or for free Soft Chews Iron with Vitamin C dietary supplements in compliant packaging. For more information, consumers can contact Bariatric Fusion toll-free at (866) 259-0602 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.bariatricfusion.com.

The recalled product

Product
Dietary supplements
Manufacturer
Bariatric Fusion Inc., of Elma, N.Y.
Category
Food — Dietary Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
800

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 894603002451

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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