The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1573-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Supplement Capsules Recalled for Pen Material Contamination

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling 1,025 bottles of Fenugreek Capsules (90 count, 600mg) because they may contain pieces of a pen. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund.

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) that could cause choking or ingestion injury if consumed. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source, making this a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, per the severity rubric.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc is recalling 1,025 bottles of Fenugreek Capsules (90 count, 600mg) due to the presence of foreign material. Pieces of a writing pen have been identified in the product. The recalled lot is Lot 2023-06871 (bottom code: FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28), which expires in July 2028.

The affected product was distributed to 55 retail customers across 284 individual retail locations throughout the United States. Distribution was completed by small parcel shipper (UPS, FedEx). There is no foreign distribution or distribution to U.S. Government agencies. The distribution chain was notified of the recall on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Vitality Works, Inc for further instructions or a refund regarding the recalled lot.

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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