The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1568-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Pen Piece Contamination

Vitality Works is recalling 1,025 bottles of fenugreek capsules due to contamination with pieces of a pen. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

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 material (pen pieces) contaminating a product meant to be swallowed, creating an inherent risk of choking or internal injury. No illnesses or injuries are reported, making this a risk-of-harm product without reported injury, which per the rubric warrants a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of its 100-count vegetarian fenugreek capsules (600mg) due to contamination with pieces of a pen.

The contaminated product was distributed through 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores across the United States. The affected lot is 2023-06871, which expires 07/2028.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled fenugreek capsules should stop using the product immediately. Anyone concerned about their health should consult a healthcare provider.

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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