NBTY Inc. Recall of Multivitamins

NBTY Inc. Recall of Multivitamins NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 12, 2005 Release #05-224 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 433-2990 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 CPSC, NBTY Inc. Announce Recall of Multivitamins WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth Brand Multivitamins Units: About 12,000 bottles Manufacturer: NBTY Inc., of Bohemia, N.Y. Hazard: The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law. They could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: The Nature's Bounty and Natural Wealth brand multivitamins have lot number 60835-06 written on the label. The recalled vitamins were sold in containers of 100 caplets. The containers are both clear with white caps. They are labeled "Nature's Bounty Multi-Day Multivitamin Plus Iron" or "Natural Wealth Daily Vitamin Plus Iron." Sold at: Various drug and grocery stores and independent distributors nationwide from July 2004 through March 2005 for about $4. Manufactured in: United States Remedy: Consumers should keep this product out of the reach of children and return it to the store where it was purchased or contact NBTY for information on receiving a refund or replacement. Consumer Contact: Call NBTY at (800) 433-2990 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Consumers also can visit www.naturalwealth.com or www.naturesbounty.com for more information about this recall. Caps not child-resistant