Ancient Formulas Recalls KEYTABS Tablets Due to Higher Niacin Levels
Ancient Formulas Inc is recalling KEYTABS tablets because they contain higher levels of niacin than stated on the label.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling discrepancy regarding niacin levels. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity labeling error.
Plain-English summary
Ancient Formulas Inc is recalling KEYTABS (Without Iron, Copper or Glandulars) tablets. The product is packaged in 180-tablet bottles and is a product of The Key Company, St. Louis, MO. The recall involves Lot YDBI with an expiration date of 03/2016.
The recall was initiated because the product contains higher levels of niacin than claimed on the label. The bulk tablets were distributed to Missouri, where they were repackaged into bottles. There was no foreign, military, or government distribution.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal.
The recalled product
- Product
- KEYTABS (Without Iron, Copper or Glandulars), packaged in 180-tablet bottles, a product of The Key Company, St. Louis, MO.
- Manufacturer
- Ancient Formulas Inc
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot YDBI
- Exp. 03/2016
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Ancient Formulas Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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