The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1548-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Foreign Material Contamination

Vitality Works Inc is recalling 100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to pen fragments found in the product. The recall affects approximately 1,025 bottles distributed across 284 retail stores in the United States.

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: This FDA Class II recall involves actual contamination with physical foreign material (pen fragments) that poses a potential injury hazard. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the documented presence of contamination combined with the Class II designation justifies a High severity score per the rubric for "risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported."

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works Inc is recalling its 100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps) due to contamination with foreign material—specifically, pieces of a pen (writing utensil). The recall affects Lot 2023-06871, which expires in July 2028.

Approximately 1,025 bottles have been distributed through 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores across the United States. Distribution occurred via parcel shippers (UPS and FedEx), with retailers notified on August 24, 2023.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and either return it to the retailer or dispose of it safely. Anyone with questions may contact Vitality Works Inc.

The recalled product

Product
100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules 90 count, 600mg, packaged in 150cc Amber Glass Packer with White Polypropylene Cap.
Manufacturer
Vitality Works, Inc
Hazard
  • foreign-material
  • contamination

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.