The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1588-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek supplement capsules recalled for pen fragment contamination

Vitality Works is recalling fenugreek supplement capsules (Lot 2023-06871) due to contamination with pen fragments. About 1,025 bottles were distributed to 284 retail store 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 an FDA Class II recall for foreign material contamination (pen fragments). Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, warranting a severity score of 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling its 100 vegetarian fenugreek capsules in Lot 2023-06871 (600mg, 90-count bottles) due to the discovery of foreign material contamination.

The recalled bottles contain fragments of a pen (writing utensil). The affected product has an expiration date of July 2028 and can be identified by the bottom code "FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28."

Approximately 1,025 bottles were distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual store locations across the United States. The product was distributed via parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx). There is no distribution to foreign countries or U.S. government agencies. Retailers and customers were notified of the recall on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Those with the affected lot number should discard the product or contact Vitality Works, Inc. for instructions.

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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