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Product name 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. 
Problem 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. 
Distribution Albertsons, Walmart, CVS, and Walgreens nationwide for about $6. 
Company Nationwide Pharmaceutical 800-697-3329; webpages https://nationwidepharmaceutical.com/product-recall/ or https://nationwidepharmaceutical.com 
Dates sold December 2022 through January 2023 
Date posted 06/22/2023 
Additional information For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2023/Nationwide-Pharmaceutical-Recalls-Iron-Dietary-Supplements-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning 
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