The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1580-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules recalled for pen contamination

Vitality Works is recalling Fenugreek Capsule supplements due to contamination with pen pieces. Affected products were distributed to 284 retail locations 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 a FDA Class II recall without reported illnesses or injuries. The contamination risk (pen pieces) poses a plausible hazard of choking or ingestion injury. Per the severity rubric, risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported are scored as High (3).

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 100-count bottles of vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, Lot 2023-06871) due to foreign material contamination—specifically, pieces of a pen.

The recalled product was distributed to 55 retail customers across 284 individual retail locations in the United States. Distribution to consumers occurred through small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx). The distribution chain was notified of the recall on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use and dispose of it safely. Contact the retailer where the product was purchased for further instructions or information.

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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