The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1202-2015·Announced 2015-02-18

HVL Recalls Melatonin Tablets Containing Digestive Enzyme Supplement

HVL, LLC is recalling 278 bottles of Melatonin Control-Released Tablets that contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme instead of melatonin.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error where the wrong supplement was packaged, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

HVL, LLC is recalling 278 bottles of Melatonin Control-Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles. The product was manufactured by Douglas Laboratories in Pittsburgh, PA. The specific lot number is 50032151, with an expiration date of 12/20/2015.

The recall was initiated because the bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of the labeled melatonin. This is a mislabeling issue where the product contents did not match the label.

The product was distributed nationwide. Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Melatonin Control- Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles, Manufactured by Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA.
Manufacturer
HVL, LLC
Affected units
278

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 # 50032151
  • exp. 12/20/2015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.