The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1554-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules recalled due to pen fragments

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg) due to the presence of pen fragments. No illnesses or injuries 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 with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard (foreign material/choking risk) is theoretical without documented harm, meeting the rubric criterion for Score 3: risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling 1,025 bottles of its 100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The affected lot is 2023-06871, which expires July 2028.

The recall was initiated due to the discovery of pieces of a pen (writing utensil) in the product. These foreign materials could pose a choking hazard to consumers.

The affected product was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores across the United States. Distribution occurred via small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx) and was completed by August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately. Those with questions or concerns about the recall should 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
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
  • foreign-material
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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