Swanson Health Products, Inc: Vitamin B12 Supplements Recalled Due to Potential Metal Shavings

Agency Publication Date: March 16, 2022

Summary

Swanson Health Products, Inc. is recalling approximately 706 bottles of Swanson Ultra Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption dietary supplements. The recall was initiated because the product may contain metal shavings measuring 7mm or longer. These affected supplements were sold in 60-count green plastic bottles with black caps and were distributed nationwide as well as to Australia, Canada, and Malaysia. Consumers who purchased this specific lot should stop using the product immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

Metal shavings in dietary supplements pose a serious physical hazard to consumers. If ingested, these fragments can cause injuries to the mouth, throat, or digestive tract, including cuts, choking, or internal perforation.

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for Swanson Ultra Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption (60 servings per container) in a 60 cc green PETE plastic bottle with a black induction seal cap.
Verify the identifying codes on the label: look for Item Code SWU122 and UPC 87614-02122.
Identify the specific affected batch by checking for Lot number 249012 and an Expiration Date (EXP) of 02/24.
If your bottle matches these identifiers, stop using the supplement immediately to avoid the risk of injury.
Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Swanson Health Products at their Fargo, North Dakota location (4075 40th Ave S) for further guidance.
For additional questions or to report a safety concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Full refund for returned dietary supplements.

How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

Affected Products

Product: Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption (60 servings)

Item Code:

SWU122

UPC Codes:

8761402122

Lot Numbers:

249012 (Exp 02/24)

Date Ranges: EXP 02/24

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 89716

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Swanson Health Products, Inc

Sold By: Swanson Health Products

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 706 bottles

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your pantry for Swanson Ultra Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption (60 servings per container) in a 60 cc green PETE plastic bottle with a black induction seal cap.

Verify the identifying codes on the label: look for Item Code SWU122 and UPC 87614-02122.

Identify the specific affected batch by checking for Lot number 249012 and an Expiration Date (EXP) of 02/24.

If your bottle matches these identifiers, stop using the supplement immediately to avoid the risk of injury.

Return the affected product to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact Swanson Health Products at their Fargo, North Dakota location (4075 40th Ave S) for further guidance.

For additional questions or to report a safety concern, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.