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Kirkman recalls Kirkman brand 5-MTHF Methyltetrahydrofolate 1mg capsule dietary…: label issue

May 15, 2024 · Kirkman Class III

Class IIIFDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Reason for the recallLabeling error. The 5-MTHF 1mg label incorrectly declares 5000mcg Folic Acid instead 1000mcg Folic Acid per serving in the Supplement Facts, but correctly declares Folate 1667mcg DFE. The front label correctly declares product as 5-MTHF Methyltetrahydrofolate 1mg (or 1000mcg).

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
Kirkman
Location
Lake Oswego, OR
Reported by FDA
May 15, 2024
Recall started
March 12, 2024
Risk class
Class III
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • Kirkman brand 5-MTHF Methyltetrahydrofolate 1mg capsule dietary supplement, Folate 1667mcg DFE, 5000mcg Folic Acid, 120 capsules per package, UPC 8 12325 02354 7. Manufactured exclusively by: Kirkman, Lake Oswego, OR 9703,
    Quantity: 366 bottles
    Codes: Lot#: 477-0016, Exp: 08/2025

Where it was distributed

Distributed in CA, FL, OH, TX, WA and WI and in the following countries China, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Kirkman recalled 1 product, including Kirkman brand 5-MTHF Methyltetrahydrofolate 1mg capsule dietary supplement, Folate 1667mcg DFE, 5000mcg Folic Acid, 120 capsules per….

Why was it recalled?

Labeling error. The 5-MTHF 1mg label incorrectly declares 5000mcg Folic Acid instead 1000mcg Folic Acid per serving in the Supplement Facts, but correctly declares Folate 1667mcg DFE. The front label correctly declares product as 5-MTHF Methyltetrahydrofolate 1mg (or 1000mcg).

What does Class III mean?

FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Distributed in CA, FL, OH, TX, WA and WI and in the following countries China, Netherlands, Pakistan, Peru, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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