The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0006-2014·Announced 2013-10-30

Vinco's OsteoSheath Calcium Supplement Recalled for Potential Salmonella Contamination

Vinco Inc. is recalling certain lots of OsteoSheath Enhanced Bone Support calcium supplements because the soy ingredient used in manufacturing was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

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 high-risk pathogen (Salmonella) without reported illness, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Vinco Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Vinco's OsteoSheath Enhanced Bone Support, Calcium Supplement, 90 Tablets. The recall is due to the potential contamination of the soy ingredient used in the manufacturing process with Salmonella.

The affected products were distributed nationwide. Specific lots identified in the recall include those with lot numbers 11080772 through 11080775, 12040763 through 12040767, and 120101069 through 12101073, with expiration dates ranging from 10/13 to 2/15. The products bear the UPC 739930205048.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact Vinco Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
Vinco's OsteoSheath Enhanced Bone Support, Calcium Supplement, 90 Tablets, distributed by Vinco, Inc., Evans City, PA;
Manufacturer
Vinco Inc.

Is your product affected?

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

Lot numbers (4)

  • Osteoshealth UPC 739930205048
  • lot numbers 11080772 through 11080775
  • 12040763 through 12040767
  • 120101069 through 12101073 with expiration dates 10/13 to 2/15.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Vinco Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 3 products in this recall →