CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
Published: June 13, 2005Recall ID: 05190Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death, if ingested by a child.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled H.E.B. Super B-Complex vitamins with iron and 300 mg Vitamin C was sold in a container of 80 caplets. The white plastic bottle is labeled, "H.E.B. and Super B-Complex with Iron and 300 mg Vitamin C" and "Energy Metabolism" and has a blue lid.
Affected Products
H.E.B. vitamins with iron
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-The-Perrigo-Co-Announce-Recall-of-Multivitamins- |
| Title | CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b3a9430a302b43b2838bbd678862b5ab.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Multivitamins |
| Hazards › Name | The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death, if ingested by a child. |
| Injuries › Name | No injuries or incidents have been reported. |
| Products › Name | H.E.B. vitamins with iron |
| Products › Type | Vitamins & Supplements |
| Products › Category I D | 2222 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 14,000 bottles |
| Recall I D | 2945 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the nearest H.E.B. retail store for a refund or replacement. |
| Retailers › Name | H.E.B. retail stores, only in Texas, from December 2003 through April 2005, for about $4. |
| Recall Date | 2005-06-13T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled H.E.B. Super B-Complex vitamins with iron and 300 mg Vitamin C was sold in a container of 80 caplets. The white plastic bottle is labeled, "H.E.B. and Super B-Complex with Iron and 300 mg Vitamin C" and "Energy Metabolism" and has a blue lid. |
| Product U P Cs › U P C | 041220843473 |
| Recall Number | 05190 |
| Manufacturers › Name | The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina, of Greenville, S.C. |
| Consumer Contact | Call The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina toll-free at (866) 354-3815 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit www.heb.com for information about this recall. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-10-10T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | United States |