The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-2316-2014·Announced 2014-08-20

Nutrition Express Recalls Vitamins Due to Excess Folic Acid Content

Nutrition Express is recalling specific vitamin products because the folic acid content was found to be higher than the label claim.

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, which typically involves a reasonable probability that use may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a labeling discrepancy regarding folic acid content, which fits the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Nutrition Express Corporation is recalling Lindberg B-Complex and Fitness Multi 1 vitamins. The recall is being conducted because the amount of folic acid in these products was found to be higher than the amount stated on the label.

The affected products include Fitness Labs Fitness Multi 1 in 90-capsule and 180-capsule bottles. The recall covers 1,468 units distributed in California. The specific lot numbers involved are 3112016 and 4042313.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the items.

The recalled product

Product
Fitness Labs Fitness Multi 1, 90 capsules (UPC 654186946555) and 180 capsules (UPC 654186946609).
Affected units
1,468

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. 3112016
  • 4042313.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Nutrition Express Corporation 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 4 products in this recall →