CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-01-28). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 13,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05095 |
| Published | 2005-01-28 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-11 |
| Product category | Vitamins & Supplements |
| Products | Long's Central-Vite Multivitamins |
| Firm named in the title | Leiner Health Products |
| Firms | Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 13,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Long's retail stores nationwide from March 2004 through December 2004 for about $16. |
Description
The recalled Central Vite multivitamins were sold in a value size container of 500 tablets. The plastic white pill bottle is labeled "Advanced Formula Central Vite® with Lycopene" and "Value Size."
Hazard
The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
Remedy
Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest Long's retail store for a refund or replacement.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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