The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1567-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek capsules recalled for pen fragment contamination

Vitality Works is recalling Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with pen fragments discovered during manufacturing. The recall affects approximately 1,025 bottles distributed across U.S. retailers.

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 contamination with foreign material (pen fragments). No illnesses or injuries are documented in the recall notice. Per the rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, corresponding to Score 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling bottles of its Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with fragments of a pen (writing utensil) that were discovered during manufacturing. The recalled product is 100-count bottles containing 600mg capsules per serving, packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The affected lot is 2023-06871, with an expiration date of July 2028.

Approximately 1,025 bottles of the affected product were distributed across the United States through 55 retail customers, representing 284 individual stores. The affected product was distributed via small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx), with notification to the distribution chain occurring on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately and return the product to the retailer from which it was purchased.

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-hazard

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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