Recalls / 2023-06-22

Nationwide Pharmaceutical Recalls Iron Dietary Supplements Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

23227 · Recalled 2023-06-22 · CPSC page

Recalled Nationwide Pharmaceutical Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets, 324 mg – 100 Tablet Bottles

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.

Hazards

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.

Reported injuries

None reported

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Ferrous Sulfate (Iron) Enteric-Coated Tablets, 324 mg - 100 Tablet Bottles		About 4,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Prodigy Innovation LLC
Made in: United States
Sold at: Albertsons, Walmart, CVS, Walgreens nationwide

Consumer contact

Nationwide Pharmaceutical at 800-697-3329 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, email at recalls@nwp-mail.com or online at https://nationwidepharmaceutical.com/product-recall/ or https://nationwidepharmaceutical.com and click on "Products" at the top of the page and select "Consumer Information" from the drop-down menu for more information.

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Source: CPSC recall 23227. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.