CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 05-190 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- June 13, 2005
- Brand
- The Perrigo
- Category
- Kitchen and small appliances
- Products
- H.E.B. vitamins with iron
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 14,000 bottles
- Made in
- United States
- Last updated by CPSC
- October 10, 2024
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- H.E.B. vitamins with iron · About 14,000 bottles units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: H.E.B. retail stores, only in Texas, from December 2003 through April 2005, for about $4.; The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina, of Greenville, S.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 149 recalls in the kitchen and small appliances category, 41 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
H.E.B. vitamins with iron (About 14,000 bottles units). B.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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