The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1574-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Capsules Recalled Due to Pen Contamination

Vitality Works is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with pen pieces. The product was distributed to 284 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: This is an FDA Class II recall of a dietary supplement contaminated with foreign material (pen pieces). Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the contamination presents a risk of harm if ingested (choking hazard). Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury score as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90 count, packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps) because the product may contain pieces of a pen. The recall affects lot number 2023-06871, which expires in July 2028.

The affected product was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores throughout the United States. Distribution occurred via small parcel shipper (UPS, FedEx), with distribution chain notification on August 24, 2023. A total of 1,025 bottles are involved in this recall. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Consumers who have obtained this product should not use it. For questions regarding this recall, consumers should contact Vitality Works, Inc. or the FDA.

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

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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