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CPSC recall · Reported December 19, 2018

Women's Iron Complete Supplements Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Closure Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these supplements could cause serious injury or death.

Recall #
19055
Affected scope
About 756,000
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Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.c. (a Gnc Company) recalled This recall involves Women's Iron Complete Dietary Supplement 60-count caplets. The recal… - a moderate-severity action.

Women's Iron Complete Supplements Recalled by GNC Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant … was recalled by Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.c. (a Gnc Company) in December 19, 2018. Reason: The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a…. Remedy: Consumers should keep these products out of the reach of children and contact GNC for ins…. Verify recall #19055 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.c. (a Gnc Company) issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a….

Moderate
severity level
December 19, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #19055 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #19055) was formally reported on December 19, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.c. (a Gnc Company) is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 756,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these supplements could cause serious injury or death. 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 keep these products out of the reach of children and contact GNC for instructions on how to obtain a refund. Consumers can return the unused product to their local GNC store for a re… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 756,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

This recall involves Women's Iron Complete Dietary Supplement 60-count caplets. The recalled dietary supplement is in a white box with "Women's Iron Complete" printed on the front in gray and red font. The box contains blister packets with a total of sixty caplets.

Reason for recall

The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these supplements could cause serious injury or death.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should keep these products out of the reach of children and contact GNC for instructions on how to obtain a refund. Consumers can return the unused product to their local GNC store for a refund.

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 19055
Date reported December 19, 2018
Date initiated December 19, 2018
Recalling firm Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.c. (a Gnc Company)
Affected scope About 756,000
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 these products out of the reach of children and contact GNC for instructions on how to obtain a refund. Con…

  • Check the recall number (19055) 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 Women's Iron Complete Dietary Supplement 60-count caplets. The recalled dietary supplement is in a white box with "Women's Iron Complete" printed on the front in gray and red font. The box contains blister packets with a total of sixty caplets.. Recalled by Nutra Manufacturing, Inc., of Greenville, S.c. (a Gnc Company). Units affected: About 756,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The dietary supplement blister packaging is not child resistant, as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these supplements could cause serious injury or death.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should keep these products out of the reach of children and contact GNC for instructions on how to obtain a refund. Consumers can return the unused product to their local GNC store for a refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 19, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19055.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (19055) 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 December 19, 2018. 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.