CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins
CPSC recall 05190 · announced June 13, 2005 · The Perrigo Co. Of South Carolina · 14,000 units affected
The product
The recalled H.E.B. Super B-Complex vitamins with iron and 300 mg Vitamin C was sold in a container of 80 caplets. The white plastic bottle is labeled, "H.E.B. and Super B-Complex with Iron and 300 mg Vitamin C" and "Energy Metabolism" and has a blue lid.
The hazard
The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death, if ingested by a child.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the nearest H.E.B. retail store for a refund or replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Sold at: H.E.B. retail stores, only in Texas, from December 2003 through April 2005, for about $4.
Consumer contact: Call The Perrigo Co. of South Carolina toll-free at (866) 354-3815 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit www.heb.com for information about this recall.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.