The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1597-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Pen Pieces Contamination

Vitality Works is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with pen pieces. The product (lot 2023-06871) was distributed to 55 retail customers across 284 stores in 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 confirmed contamination by foreign material (pen pieces) that poses a choking hazard. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the identified risk of harm from ingestion of pen pieces meets the High severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling its 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600mg, 90-count bottles) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The product is being recalled due to the presence of foreign material—specifically, pieces of a pen—found in the product.

The contamination poses a choking hazard to consumers. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled product (lot 2023-06871, expiring July 2028) was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores located throughout the United States. A total of 1,025 bottles were distributed via small parcel shippers (UPS, FedEx). The product was not distributed internationally or to U.S. government agencies.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and contact their retailer for a refund or replacement.

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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