Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption 60 serving per container, Item Code SWU122, UPC 87614-02122. Distributed by Swanson Health Products Fargo, ND 58104. 60 cc green PETE plastic bottle with black 33 induction seal cap

Dietary supplement may contain potential metal shavings greater than or equal to 7mm in length.

Recall #: F-0867-2022
Affected scope: 706 bottles
Initiated: March 4, 2022

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

Swanson Health Products, Inc recalled Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption 60 serving per container, Ite… - a moderate-severity action.

Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption 60 serving per container, Ite… was recalled by Swanson Health Products, Inc in March 23, 2022. Reason: Dietary supplement may contain potential metal shavings greater than or equal to 7mm in length.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0867-2022 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Swanson Health Products, Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Dietary supplement may contain potential metal shavings greater than or equal to 7mm in length..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: March 23, 2022
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0867-2022 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 scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Swanson Ultra: Vitamin B12 Methylcobalamin High Absorption 60 serving per container, Item Code SWU122, UPC 87614-02122. Distributed by Swanson Health Products Fargo, ND 58104. 60 cc green PETE plastic bottle with black 33 induction seal cap

Reason for recall

Dietary supplement may contain potential metal shavings greater than or equal to 7mm in length.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-0867-2022
Date reported	March 23, 2022
Date initiated	March 4, 2022
Recalling firm	Swanson Health Products, Inc
Firm location	Fargo, ND
Affected scope	706 bottles
Distribution	Nationwide and Australia, Canada, and Malaysia

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Dietary supplement may contain potential metal shavings greater than or equal to 7mm in length.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 23, 2022. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0867-2022.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide and Australia, Canada, and Malaysia.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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