350K supplements recalled
More than 350,000 dietary supplement units were recalled because their packaging lacked required child-resistant protections, creating a poisoning risk for children. (foxbusiness.com) Separately, Blueroot Health expanded a recall of Vital Nutrients Aller‑C over potential undeclared allergens that could be life‑threatening to affected consumers. (newsweek.com)
More than 356,000 iron-containing supplement bottles and packets are being recalled nationwide after regulators said the packaging was not child-resistant. (cpsc.gov) The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on April 9 that Vitaquest International recalled about 356,140 units because iron must be sold in child-resistant packaging under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The agency said swallowing the contents can cause serious injury or death in young children. (cpsc.gov) The recall covers supplements sold under multiple brands, including Bari Life, Biote, Dr. Diana Hoppe, HMR, Noevir, Sakara and Zenbean Kids. The products were sold online at Amazon, Walmart, Target and other sites from January 2024 through April 2026 for about $10 to $80. (cpsc.gov) Consumers are being told to store the products away from children and contact Vitaquest for a free replacement child-resistant bottle or pouch. The Consumer Product Safety Commission said no injuries had been reported when it announced the recall. (cpsc.gov) A separate supplement recall widened on April 10, when Blueroot Health expanded its Vital Nutrients Aller-C recall over possible undeclared egg, hazelnut and soy. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said those allergens can trigger serious or life-threatening reactions in people with allergies or severe sensitivities. (fda.gov) Blueroot first announced the recall on March 27 for lots 25E04-A and 25E04-B, then expanded it to all products from lot 25E04. The Food and Drug Administration said the Aller-C supplements were distributed nationwide between September 2025 and March 2026. (fda.gov, fda.gov) The two recalls involve different risks: one is about packaging that children can open, and the other is about ingredients missing from the label. Both notices tell consumers to stop using the affected products and contact the companies for refunds or more information. (cpsc.gov, fda.gov) For shoppers, the immediate check is simple: look for iron-containing supplements that came without child-resistant packaging, and check Vital Nutrients Aller-C bottles for lot 25E04. The federal notices list the affected products, lot details and company contact information. (cpsc.gov, fda.gov)
