GNC Vitamin B-6 100mg 100 VEGETARIAN TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Distributed by: General Nutrition Corporation Pittsburg
Summary
The FDA issued a Class III for GNC Vitamin B-6 100mg 100 VEGETARIAN TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Distributed by: by General Nutrition Inc. Reason: The firm was notified by a customer that the bottle contains green and white capsules instead of the usual white round tablets. They contacted their m.
Details
Source
Food Recall
External ID
F-1734-2022
Action Date
2022-09-21
Status
Terminated
Category
food
Product Description
GNC Vitamin B-6 100mg 100 VEGETARIAN TABLETS DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS Distributed by: General Nutrition Corporation Pittsburgh, PA 15222 UPC 0 48107 20584 3
Lot/Code Info: Item Code: 255219, Lot no.: 2990IV2552 Best By: 08/24
Quantity Affected: 16,244/60 ct bottles
Reason for Recall
The firm was notified by a customer that the bottle contains green and white capsules instead of the usual white round tablets. They contacted their manufacturer to investigate the issue and the manufacture stated that there was a problem at the filling line. Bottles labeled as Vitamin B6 actually contained Pycnogenol.
Distribution
Product was shipped to all 50 US states and the following foreign countries: BOLIVIA, CHINA, GUAM, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, KOREA MILITARY, MONGOLIA, PHILIPPINES, ROMANIA, SINGAPORE, SOUTH ARFICA & TURKS & CAICOS.
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall Initiated: 2022-06-27
Company
Pittsburgh, PA
Context & Analysis
This is a Class III recall. Class III recalls involve products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, but that violate FDA regulations.
This was one of 49 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Class III recall?
A Class III recall involves products that are unlikely to cause adverse health effects but violate FDA labeling or manufacturing regulations.
What should I do if I have this product?
Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (General Nutrition Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.
How often does General Nutrition Inc have FDA actions?
This is the only FDA action we have on record for General Nutrition Inc in our database.
Where can I find the official FDA record?
The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1734-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.
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