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CPSC recall · Reported June 6, 2013

Country Life Recalls Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Lack of Child-Resistant Packaging

The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or d…

Recall #
13212
Affected scope
About 1,100
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Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York recalled This recall involves Country Life Target-Mins 25 mg iron supplements bottles. The bottle … - a moderate-severity action.

Country Life Recalls Target-Mins Iron Supplement Bottles Due to Lack of Child-Resistant P… was recalled by Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York in June 6, 2013. Reason: The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement table…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and retu…. Verify recall #13212 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement table….

Moderate
severity level
June 6, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13212 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #13212) was formally reported on June 6, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 1,100.

The documented reason for this recall is: The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple table… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement bottle. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 1,100

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Country Life Target-Mins 25 mg iron supplements bottles. The bottle is brown with a black top and has a white label with a yellow banner at the top and a green banner at the bottom. The words "IRON," "Country Life" and "90 tablets" are printed on the label. Bar code 015794024927 and Lot Number 13A866B are printed on the far left side of the front label.

Reason for recall

The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement bottle.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 13212
Date reported June 6, 2013
Date initiated June 6, 2013
Recalling firm Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York
Affected scope About 1,100
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 immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and return them to the place of purchase for a f…

  • Check the recall number (13212) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • 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?
This recall involves Country Life Target-Mins 25 mg iron supplements bottles. The bottle is brown with a black top and has a white label with a yellow banner at the top and a green banner at the bottom. The words "IRON," "Country Life" and "90 tablets" are printed on the label. Bar code 015794024927 and Lot Number 13A866B are printed on the far left side of the front label.. Recalled by Country Life LLC, of Hauppauge, New York. Units affected: About 1,100.
Why was this product recalled?
The packaging is not child-resistant as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The supplement tablets inside the bottle contain iron, which can cause serious injury or death to young children if multiple tablets are ingested at once.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately place recalled bottles out of the reach of children and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or a replacement bottle.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 6, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13212.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (13212) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported June 6, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.