Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2023-06-22). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 4,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 23227 |
| Published | 2023-06-22 |
| Last updated | 2023-06-22 |
| Products | Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets, 324 mg - 100 Tablet Bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Nationwide Pharmaceutical |
| Firms | Prodigy Innovation LLC, of Princeton, New Jersey (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose |
| Sold | Albertsons, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens nationwide from December 2022 through January 2023 for about $6. |
Description
This recall involves Ferrous Sulfate Enteric-Coated Tablets dietary supplements containing 324 mg of ferrous sulfate (iron) in bottles of 100 tablets. "Nationwide Pharmaceutical" and its logo are printed on the top left of the bottle's label panel. The recalled bottles include lot numbers M0786, M0816, M0817 and M0818, which are printed on the bottom of the bottle.
Hazard
The recalled dietary supplements contain iron which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled dietary supplements in a safe location out of reach and sight of children and contact Nationwide Pharmaceutical for information on how to dispose of the product. Consumers can also return the product to the place of purchase to receive a refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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