Major Recall of Over 350,000 Iron Supplements Due to Child Safety Risk
In a significant product safety announcement, more than 350,000 units of iron-containing vitamins and dietary supplements sold across the United States have been recalled. The recall was initiated after these products were distributed without mandatory child-resistant safety caps, creating a serious risk of poisoning, especially for young children.
Manufacturer and Affected Brands
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revealed on Thursday that the recall involves multiple brands manufactured by Vitaquest International. Affected brands include Arey, Bari Life, Bird&Be, Biote, Dr. Fuhrman, NuLife, HMR, Bariatric Pal, Noevir, Zenbean, and Sakara. Many of these products were specifically marketed to vulnerable groups, such as prenatal vitamins for pregnant women and multivitamins designed for children.
Safety Violations and Risks
The absence of child-resistant packaging violates the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Iron can be highly toxic if ingested in large quantities, particularly by young children. Regulators have warned that this packaging failure poses a substantial risk of serious injury or even death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by children.
Distribution and Sales Details
The affected supplements were sold at major retailers including The Vitamin Shoppe, Ulta Beauty, and Credo Beauty, as well as through various health stores. Online sales occurred via Amazon, brand websites, and medical offices. These products were available from April 2023 through February 2026, with prices ranging from approximately $13 to $130, depending on the brand and formulation.
Specific Products and Quantities
Approximately 356,140 units are impacted by this recall. The affected products include:
- Arey Not Today, Grey (60 count and 180 count)
- Bari Life Complete Bariatric Vitamin, Watermelon (60 count)
- Bird&Be The Prenatal Essentials for Females (30 pack)
- Bird&Be The Power Prenatal for Females (30 pack)
- Bird&Be The Power Prenatal for Females + CoQ10 Boost (30 packs)
- Bird&Be Female Fertility Power Prenatal Pack (30 packs)
- Bird&Be Complete Prenatal Pack (30 packs)
- Bird&Be Female Fertility Power Prenatal + CoQ10 Pack (30 packs)
- Biote Nutraceutical Iron+ (30 count)
- Dr. Fuhrman Gentle Prenatal Multivitamin + D3 (120 count)
- Dr. Fuhrman Pixie Vites Children’s Multivitamin (120 count)
- NuLife Advanced Bariatrics Multivitamin Chewable Tablets (60 count)
- HMR Multi Daily Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (60 count)
- Bariatric Pal Ultra Multi Bariatric Multivitamin (90 count)
- Noevir Inner Care Premium BioEssentials (120 count)
- Zenbean Kids Café Instant Coffee + Nutrition Latte, Original, Caramel, Chocolate, and Vanilla (30 servings)
- Sakara The Foundation (30 packs)
- Sakara The Foundation: Prenatal (30 packs)
Consumers can find detailed lot numbers, expiration dates, and UPS codes on the CPSC’s official website.
Consumer Actions and Manufacturer Response
Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled supplements are urged to immediately store them out of reach of children. Vitaquest International is offering free replacement child-resistant caps or storage pouches to ensure the products can be used safely. Customers can contact the company toll-free at 844-298-4545 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. Alternatively, they can reach out via email at productsafety@vitaquest.com or visit the company’s website at vitaquest.com and click on the “Recall” link at the bottom of the page for more information.
