(2005-07-13)
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 12,000 bottles of Nature’s Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins. The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Nature’s Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins
Units: About 12,000 bottles
Manufacturer: NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y.
Hazard: The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The Nature’s Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins have lot number 60835-06 written on the label. The recalled vitamins were sold in containers of 100 caplets. The containers are both clear with white caps. They are labeled “Nature’s Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamin Plus Iron” or “Natural Wealth Daily Vitamin Plus Iron.”
Sold at: Various drug and grocery stores and independent distributors nationwide from July 2004 through March 2005 for about $4.
Manufactured in: United States
Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact NBTY for information on receiving a refund or replacement.
Consumer Contact: Call NBTY at (800) 433-2990 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit www.naturalwealth.com or www.naturesbounty.com for more information about this recall.