The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1553-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Pen Fragments

Vitality Works is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg) due to pen fragments discovered in some units. No illnesses have been reported.

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 due to foreign material (pen fragments) posing potential choking or injury risk. No illnesses or injuries reported; this is a precautionary recall based on theoretical risk of harm from contaminated capsules.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules, 600mg, due to the presence of pen fragments (foreign material) in affected products. The capsules are packaged in 150cc Amber Glass bottles with White Polypropylene caps.

The affected lot is Lot 2023-06871 (expiration 07/2028, bottom code: FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28). The recall was initiated following the discovery of pieces of a pen (writing utensil) in the product.

The recalled products were distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores across the United States. Distribution occurred through small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx), with notification to distributors issued on August 24, 2023. There is no foreign distribution or distribution to U.S. Government agencies.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

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
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
  • foreign-material
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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