The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1572-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Capsules Recalled Due to Pen Piece Contamination

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg) due to contamination with pen pieces. The product was distributed to 284 retail stores across the United States.

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 involving contamination with foreign objects (pen pieces) that pose a potential choking or ingestion hazard. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling certain 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90 count). The affected product is packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. Approximately 1,025 bottles with lot number 2023-06871 (expiration 07/2028) are involved in this recall.

The product was found to be contaminated with pieces of a pen (writing utensil). No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The affected product was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores throughout the United States. The product was distributed via small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx). The supply chain was notified of the recall on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. For additional information or refunds, 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-object
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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