The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1593-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Pen Piece Contamination

Vitality Works is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with pen pieces. The affected capsules 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 FDA Class II recall involves foreign material contamination (pen pieces) that poses a risk of choking and intestinal blockage. The product presents a clear risk of harm and meets the criteria for High severity per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90 count) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The recall was initiated due to the discovery of foreign material—specifically pieces of a pen—found in some bottles.

The hazard posed by pen pieces is choking and potential intestinal blockage if ingested.

A total of 1,025 bottles of the affected product (Lot 2023-06871) were distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores located throughout the United States. The product was distributed via small parcel shipper (UPS, FedEx). Retailers were notified of the recall on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact Vitality Works, Inc. for further instructions or a refund. Retailers are requested to remove all affected bottles from shelves.

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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