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FDA Food recall · Reported March 14, 2018

Product packaged in the following ways A) Sonne's, No. 17, Natural Source Vitamin C, Dietary Supplement, (920 mg tablet wt.) Contents - 120 Tablets, National Distributors: Sonne's Organic Foods, Inc. N. Kansas City, MO 64116; B) Springreen, No. 87, Natural Source Vitamin C, Dietary Supplement, (920 mg tablet wt.) Contents - 120 Tablets, National Distributors: Springreen Products, Inc. N. Kansas City, MO 64116;

The firm's vitamin C dietary supplement contains lactose, a milk-derived ingredient, but fails to declare the major food allergen "milk" on the label.

Recall #
F-0883-2018
Affected scope
1,703 bottles
Initiated
February 8, 2018
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Vitalab Co Inc recalled Product packaged in the following ways A) Sonne's, No. 17, Natural Source Vitamin C, Diet… - a moderate-severity action.

Product packaged in the following ways A) Sonne's, No. 17, Natural Source Vitamin C, Diet… was recalled by Vitalab Co Inc in March 14, 2018. Reason: The firm's vitamin C dietary supplement contains lactose, a milk-derived ingredient, but fails to declare the…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0883-2018 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Vitalab Co Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The firm's vitamin C dietary supplement contains lactose, a milk-derived ingredient, but fails to declare the….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
March 14, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0883-2018 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, 6 from FDA Food - 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.

Food recalls over time

Where this recall sits in its category - 25,457 food recalls on record

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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

Product packaged in the following ways A) Sonne's, No. 17, Natural Source Vitamin C, Dietary Supplement, (920 mg tablet wt.) Contents - 120 Tablets, National Distributors: Sonne's Organic Foods, Inc. N. Kansas City, MO 64116; B) Springreen, No. 87, Natural Source Vitamin C, Dietary Supplement, (920 mg tablet wt.) Contents - 120 Tablets, National Distributors: Springreen Products, Inc. N. Kansas City, MO 64116;

Reason for recall

The firm's vitamin C dietary supplement contains lactose, a milk-derived ingredient, but fails to declare the major food allergen "milk" on the label.

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-0883-2018
Date reported March 14, 2018
Date initiated February 8, 2018
Recalling firm Vitalab Co Inc
Firm location Kansas City, MO
Affected scope 1,703 bottles
Distribution Product distributed to consumers, distributors and retailers in the following US states AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and Canada.

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?
Product packaged in the following ways A) Sonne's, No. 17, Natural Source Vitamin C, Dietary Supplement, (920 mg tablet wt.) Contents - 120 Tablets, National Distributors: Sonne's Organic Foods, Inc. N. Kansas City, MO 64116; B) Springreen, No. 87, Natural Source Vitamin C, Dietary Supplement, (920 mg tablet wt.) Contents - 120 Tablets, National Distributors: Springreen Products, Inc. N. Kansas City, MO 64116;. Recalled by Vitalab Co Inc. Units affected: 1,703 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm's vitamin C dietary supplement contains lactose, a milk-derived ingredient, but fails to declare the major food allergen "milk" on the label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on March 14, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0883-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product distributed to consumers, distributors and retailers in the following US states AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and Canada..
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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