The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1561-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Foreign Object Contamination

Vitality Works is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg) due to the presence of pen pieces. 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 for foreign object contamination (pen pieces) in a dietary supplement. While no illnesses or injuries have been reported, pen pieces present a theoretical choking or aspiration hazard, qualifying this as a risk-of-harm product. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90 count per bottle) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The recall affects approximately 1,025 bottles due to the presence of foreign material—specifically pieces of a pen (writing utensil)—that may be present in the product.

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), with distribution chain notification on August 24, 2023. The affected lot is Lot 2023-06871, which expires in July 2028, identified by bottom code FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and dispose of it appropriately, as pen pieces could cause choking or injury if ingested. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. This is a Class II recall issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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-object
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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