CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-06-13). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 14,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05190 |
| Published | 2005-06-13 |
| Last updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Product category | Vitamins & Supplements |
| Products | H.E.B. vitamins with iron |
| Firm named in the title | The Perrigo Co. |
| Firms | The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina, of Greenville, S.C. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 14,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00041220843473 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | H.E.B. retail stores, only in Texas, from December 2003 through April 2005, for about $4. |
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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