The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1598-2023·Announced 2023-10-04

Fenugreek Capsules Recalled Due to Foreign Material Contamination

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules due to contamination with pieces of a pen. The affected product was distributed to 284 retail stores 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 foreign material contamination (pen pieces). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. The contamination poses a theoretical choking or ingestion hazard. Per the rubric, recalls with theoretical hazards and no reported illness score at most 3 (High).

Plain-English summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of 100 Vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (600 mg per capsule) packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white polypropylene caps. The recall is due to contamination with foreign material—specifically, pieces of a pen.

The recalled Lot 2023-06871 (expiration 07/2028) was distributed to 55 retail customers representing 284 individual stores throughout the United States. There was no distribution to foreign countries or U.S. Government agencies. The distribution chain was notified on August 24, 2023.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately.

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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