Swanson Ultra Vitamin B12 Recalled for Potential Metal Shavings
Swanson Health Products is recalling Swanson Ultra Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin supplements due to potential metal shavings in the product. The contamination poses a choking and injury risk.
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: FDA Class II recall with contamination by foreign objects (metal shavings) that pose a choking and injury risk. No illnesses or injuries reported, placing this at High severity per the rubric: risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
Swanson Health Products, Inc. is recalling Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption dietary supplement due to potential contamination with metal shavings measuring 7mm or greater in length. The affected product is distributed in 60 cc green PETE plastic bottles with black induction seal caps, UPC 87614-02122, Item Code SWU122.
The recall affects approximately 706 bottles distributed nationwide and internationally to Australia, Canada, and Malaysia. The affected lot number is 249012 with an expiration date of February 2024.
The potential presence of metal shavings in the supplement poses a risk of choking and internal injury if consumed. No illnesses or injuries have been reported at this time.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop taking it immediately and discontinue use. For questions or concerns, contact Swanson Health Products, Inc., located in Fargo, ND 58104.
The recalled product
- Product
- Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption 60 serving per container, Item Code SWU122, UPC 87614-02122. Distributed by Swanson Health Products Fargo, ND 58104. 60 cc green PETE plastic bottle with black 33 induction seal cap
- Manufacturer
- Swanson Health Products, Inc
- Category
- Drug — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- metal-shavings
- choking
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 (2)
- Lot# 249012
- EXP 02/24
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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