Product name | GNC Womens Ultra Mega (R), Ultra Mega Active, Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism, and GNC Prenatal Formula with Iron multivitamins | |
Description | This recall only involves the following four products with the noted lot numbers: GNC Women's Ultra Mega 28-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 0432AL1781 and 1283CL1781, GNC Women's Ultra Mega Active 180-count multivitamin bottles with lot numbers 1029BL1783 and 1030BL1783, GNC Women's Ultra Mega Energy and Metabolism 90-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 1450CL1789 and GNC Prenatal Formula with Iron 120-count multivitamin bottles with lot number 0785BL2863. The lot numbers are printed on the side of the bottle and on the bottom of the product's packaging. The affected lots are packaged in a white plastic bottle with a white label and a flip-top cap. | |
Problem | The product contains iron, but does not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. If ingested by a child, these vitamins could cause serious injury or death. | |
Distribution | GNC retail stores nationwide and at the GNC website for between approximately $9 and $35. | |
Company | GNC 888-462-2548; Web site - www.gnc.com | |
Dates sold | From March 2011 through May 2011 | |
Date posted | 07/01/2011 | |
Additional information | For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11748.html | |
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