The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2074-2016·Announced 2016-09-14

Nature Made Hair Skin Nails Gummies Recalled for Microbial Count

Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails because they may exceed specifications for total viable plate count.

What this means for you

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 the hazard involves exceeding microbial count specifications without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Pharmavite is recalling specific lots of Nature Made(R) adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails, 150 count. The recall affects Lot No. 1198438, with an expiration date of SEPT 2017. The product was distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated because the specific lots may exceed specifications for total viable plate count. This indicates a potential issue with microbial levels in the product.

Consumers with this specific lot should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the manufacturer for instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Nature Made(R) adult gummies Hair.Skin.Nails, 150 count, UPC 0-31604-04132-8-1
Manufacturer
Pharmavite
Affected units
11,136

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 No. 1198438
  • exp. SEPT 2017

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Pharmavite 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.

See all 14 products in this recall →