The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1558-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules Recalled Due to Foreign Material

Vitality Works is recalling 1,025 bottles of its 100-count vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to the presence of pen pieces 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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving foreign material (pen pieces) that poses a potential choking or ingestion risk. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, qualifying this as a risk-of-harm product without actual reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,025 bottles of its 100-vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90-count per bottle) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The recall was initiated after pen pieces (foreign material) were found in some units.

The affected product is Lot 2023-06871 with an expiration date of July 2028. The product was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores across the United States via small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx). Distribution chain notification of the recall began on August 24, 2023.

The presence of pen pieces in the capsules poses a potential choking or ingestion hazard. Consumers who have purchased Lot 2023-06871 should discontinue use of the product. No illnesses or injuries related to this recall have been reported to date.

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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