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CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins

Reported: June 13, 2005 Initiated: June 13, 2005 #05190

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death, if ingested by a child.

Remedy

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Recalled by The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina, of Greenville, S.C.. Units affected: About 14,000 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death, if ingested by a child.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 13, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05190.