Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported March 23, 2022
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.
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 FDA Food action (record #F-0867-2022) was formally reported on March 23, 2022, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 4, 2022. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Swanson Health Products, Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Fargo, ND. Federal records list the affected scope as 706 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Dietary supplement may contain potential metal shavings greater than or equal to 7mm in length. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide and Australia, Canada, and Malaysia. Distribution scope 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.
Children & Baby Products recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,772 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 88,001 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,020 are high severity, 64,468 moderate, and 4,513 low. A further 16,157 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.
Affected scope
706 bottles
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
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
| 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
Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.
- Check the recall number (F-0867-2022) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status with FDA Food before acting, recall details can be updated.
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official FDA Food 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? ▼
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. Recalled by Swanson Health Products, Inc. Units affected: 706 bottles.
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.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-0867-2022) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Similar severity · nearest report date
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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: FDA Food, reported March 23, 2022. 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 August 2026.