CPSC recall · Reported July 12, 2005
CPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.
Nbty Inc., of Bohemia, N.y. recalled The Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins have lot number 60835-06 writt….
CPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins was recalled by Nbty Inc., of Bohemia, N.y. in July 12, 2005. Reason: The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. They could …. Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the stor…. Verify recall #05224 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Nbty Inc., of Bohemia, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. They could ….
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- July 12, 2005
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #05224 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 Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins have lot number 60835-06 written on the label. The recalled vitamins were sold in containers of 100 caplets. The containers are both clear with white caps. They are labeled "Nature's Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamin Plus Iron" or "Natural Wealth Daily Vitamin Plus Iron."
Reason for recall
The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact NBTY for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 05224 |
| Date reported | July 12, 2005 |
| Date initiated | July 12, 2005 |
| Recalling firm | Nbty Inc., of Bohemia, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 bottles |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
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 the reach of children and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact NBTY…
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