CPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
USCPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
Recalling Firm: NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.
Product Description & Identification
The Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins have lot number 60835-06 written on the label. The recalled vitamins were sold in containers of 100 caplets. The containers are both clear with white caps. They are labeled "Nature's Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamin Plus Iron" or "Natural Wealth Daily Vitamin Plus Iron."
Affected Products
Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-NBTY-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Multivitamins- |
| Title | CPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/9bb78cc9e5984935a069f0fb3a1e7fde.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Multivitamins |
| Hazards › Name | The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins |
| Products › Type | Vitamins & Supplements |
| Products › Category I D | 2222 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 12,000 bottles |
| Recall I D | 2974 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact NBTY for information on receiving a refund or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | Various drug and grocery stores and independent distributors nationwide, from July 2004 through March 2005, for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2005-07-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | The Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins have lot number 60835-06 written on the label. The recalled vitamins were sold in containers of 100 caplets. The containers are both clear with white caps. They are labeled "Nature's Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamin Plus Iron" or "Natural Wealth Daily Vitamin Plus Iron." |
| Recall Number | 05224 |
| Manufacturers › Name | NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y. |
| Consumer Contact | Call NBTY at (800) 433-2990 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit www.naturalwealth.com or www.naturesbounty.com for more information about this recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-21T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |
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