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Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
No injuries reported. This is a preventive recall action.
Source: CPSC
InfoRecall #23227
Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
Prodigy Innovation LLC, of Princeton, New Jersey · Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets, 324 mg - 100 Tablet Bottles
Product Description
This recall involves Ferrous Sulfate Enteric-Coated Tablets dietary supplements containing 324 mg of ferrous sulfate (iron) in bottles of 100 tablets. "Nationwide Pharmaceutical" and its logo are printed on the top left of the bottle's label panel. The recalled bottles include lot numbers M0786, M0816, M0817 and M0818, which are printed on the bottom of the bottle.
Hazard
The recalled dietary supplements contain iron which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child-resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately store the recalled dietary supplements in a safe location out of reach and sight of children and contact Nationwide Pharmaceutical for information on how to dispose of the product. Consumers can also return the product to the place of purchase to receive a refund of the purchase price.
Refund
411 Press Analysis
Prodigy Innovation LLC, of Princeton, New Jersey has voluntarily recalled about 4,000 of Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets, 324 mg - 100 Tablet Bottles as a preventive safety measure. The recall was announced by the CPSC on June 22, 2023. The recalled dietary supplements contain iron which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). While no injuries have been reported, the identified hazard warrants consumer attention. Affected consumers should obtain a full refund. The CPSC recommends discontinuing use of the product until the remedy has been completed.
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