The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1578-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Capsules Recalled Due to Foreign Material Contamination

Vitality Works is recalling approximately 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules because some bottles contain pieces of a pen. Consumers should stop using the product and dispose of it safely.

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 FDA Class II recall involves physical contamination (pen pieces) in a dietary supplement product. The foreign material constitutes 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 Fenugreek Capsules (100 vegetarian capsules, 600mg, 90-count bottles) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The affected lot is Lot 2023-06871, with an expiration date of 07/2028.

The recall was initiated due to the discovery of foreign material—specifically pieces of a pen—in some bottles of the product. This contamination poses a potential risk of injury if the affected product is consumed.

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

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and dispose of it safely. Those with questions or concerns should contact Vitality Works, Inc. for further instructions or a refund.

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
Hazard
  • foreign-material
  • pen-contamination

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.