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FDA Food recall · Reported February 18, 2015

Melatonin Control- Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles, Manufactured by Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA.

Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin.

Recall #
F-1202-2015
Affected scope
278
Initiated
January 12, 2015
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Hvl, LLC recalled Melatonin Control- Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles, Manufactured by Doug… - a low-severity action.

Melatonin Control- Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles, Manufactured by Doug… was recalled by Hvl, LLC in February 18, 2015. Reason: Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1202-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Hvl, LLC issued this low-severity FDA Food recall-Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin..

Low
severity level
278 units
affected scope
Class III
classification
February 18, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1202-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-1202-2015) was formally reported on February 18, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 12, 2015. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Hvl, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Pittsburgh, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 278.

The documented reason for this recall is: Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide. 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, 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

278

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Melatonin Control- Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles, Manufactured by Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA.

Reason for recall

Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-1202-2015
Date reported February 18, 2015
Date initiated January 12, 2015
Recalling firm Hvl, LLC
Firm location Pittsburgh, PA
Affected scope 278
Distribution Nationwide

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

Scale of Impact

278 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-1202-2015) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • 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?
Melatonin Control- Released Tablets, 60 tablets, in plastic bottles, Manufactured by Douglas Laboratories, Pittsburgh, PA.. Recalled by Hvl, LLC. Units affected: 278.
Why was this product recalled?
Bottles contained a vegetarian digestive enzyme dietary supplement instead of melatonin.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 18, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: F-1202-2015.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-1202-2015) 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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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 February 18, 2015. 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.