The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1591-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Foreign Pen Pieces Contamination

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules 90 count due to contamination with pieces of a pen. No illnesses have been reported.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II with no reported illnesses or injuries. The score of 3 (High) applies because foreign material in ingested capsules presents a risk of harm—including choking—even though no actual injuries have been reported, per the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules 90 count (600mg) due to contamination with foreign material. Pieces of a pen (writing utensil) have been found in the product. The affected product is packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps.

The recalled product was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores throughout the United States. Distribution occurred through small parcel shipper services (UPS, FedEx). The recalled lot is Lot 2023-06871, which expires in July 2028.

Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Anyone who has consumed the product and experiences symptoms should seek medical attention. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact Vitality Works, Inc.

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 — Supplement
Hazard
  • foreign-material
  • choking

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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