The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1585-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Foreign Material

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with pieces of a pen. The affected lot (2023-06871) was 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: FDA Class II recall with actual foreign material contamination (pen fragments) that poses a potential choking hazard and gastrointestinal injury risk. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90 count) due to contamination with foreign material—specifically, pieces of a pen. The product is supplied in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The affected lot is 2023-06871, with expiration date 07/2028.

The recalled product was distributed to 55 wholesale customers representing 284 individual retail stores across the United States. Distribution occurred via parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx). A total of 1,025 bottles were distributed. No foreign distribution or government agency distribution occurred.

Consumers should discontinue use of this product immediately. Retailers and wholesale customers were notified on August 24, 2023. Consumers who have purchased this product should contact Vitality Works, Inc. for instructions on product return or disposal.

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
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.