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CPSC recall · Reported January 28, 2005

CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins

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 Packag…

Recall #
05095
Affected scope
About 13,000
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Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif. recalled The recalled Central Vite multivitamins were sold in a value size container of 500 tablet….

CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins was recalled by Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif. in January 28, 2005. Reason: The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have …. Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return the product to the…. Verify recall #05095 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have ….

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January 28, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05095 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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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, what to 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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 05095
Date reported January 28, 2005
Date initiated January 28, 2005
Recalling firm Leiner Health Products, of Carson, Calif.
Affected scope About 13,000
Distribution Not disclosed
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Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest Long's retail store for a refun…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 05095.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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