Vitality Works Fenugreek Capsules Recalled for Potential Pen Pieces

Agency Publication Date: September 22, 2023

Summary

Vitality Works, Inc. is recalling 1,025 bottles of Fenugreek Capsules (90 count, 600mg) because they may contain foreign material in the form of pieces of a pen. These dietary supplements were distributed to 284 retail stores across the United States. No injuries or medical incidents have been reported to date, but the presence of a writing utensil inside the capsules poses a safety risk. Affected products are packaged in 150cc amber glass bottles with white caps and were sold under multiple brand names.

Risk

The capsules may contain hard plastic or metal fragments from a pen. If swallowed, these pieces could cause physical injury to the mouth or digestive tract, or present a choking hazard.

What You Should Do

This recall involves 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (90 count, 600mg) packaged in amber glass bottles with white caps and distributed under various brand names.
Check the bottom of your bottle for lot number 2023-06871, an expiration date of 07/2028, and the printed code 'FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28'.
Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Vitality Works, Inc. directly for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

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

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Fenugreek Capsules (90 count, 600mg)

Variants: 90 count, 600mg, 100 vegetarian capsules, Amber glass bottle, White Polypropylene Cap

Lot Numbers:

2023-06871 (Exp 07/2028)

Distributed under multiple brands. This recall covers recall numbers F-1547-2023 through F-1600-2023. Bottom code: FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 92936

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Vitality Works, Inc

Sold By: Retail stores

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 54 products (1,025 bottles (total))

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall involves 100 vegetarian Fenugreek Capsules (90 count, 600mg) packaged in amber glass bottles with white caps and distributed under various brand names.

Check the bottom of your bottle for lot number 2023-06871, an expiration date of 07/2028, and the printed code 'FENUGRK PCAP 202306871 EXP 07/28'.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Vitality Works, Inc. directly for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional information regarding this recall.