CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins
Reported: January 28, 2005 Initiated: January 28, 2005 #05095
Product 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."
Reason for Recall
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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif.
- Units Affected
- About 13,000
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
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.". Recalled by Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif.. Units affected: About 13,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 28, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05095.
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