Vita Warehouse Corp. has voluntarily recalled three popular vitamin B12 gummy products due to potential undeclared peanut contamination, the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week.
Newsweek reached out to Vita Warehouse Corp. via email on Saturday for comment.
Why It Matters
Individuals who are allergic to peanuts have immune systems that react to peanuts, with symptoms that might include skin reactions, itching or tingling in the mouth or throat, digestive problems such as diarrhea, runny nose, tightening of the throat and shortness of breath.
In severe cases, people with food allergies may go into anaphylaxis—and peanuts are the most common cause of anaphylactic allergic reactions.
Anaphylaxis may involve difficulty breathing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat, a drop in blood pressure, a rapid pulse, dizziness, lightheadedness or a loss of consciousness.
What To Know
The affected products include three distinct vitamin B12 formulations:
- Welby’s 1000 mcg 140-count gummies in green, red, and white packaging (UPC: 4099100290868);
- Berkley Jensen’s 1000 mcg 250-count gummies in red and pink labeling (UPC: 888670132487)
- VitaGlobe’s Extra Strength 60-count gummies with white and red packaging (UPC: 850005214670)
All products feature clear bottles with white caps, with lot codes and expiration dates printed on bottle bottoms. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported to date.
Consumers should check these details before use, as only products with lot number 248046601 and October 2026 expiration dates are affected.
The recall spans multiple distribution channels, including physical ALDI and BJ’s locations nationwide, plus online sales through company websites and Amazon.
Vita Warehouse Corp. emphasized that no other products under these brand names are affected by the recall.
What People Are Saying
Vita Warehouse Corp. Statement: “This voluntary recall was initiated out of an abundance of caution to ensure consumer safety and trust. We are committed to maintaining the highest product safety and quality standards.”
In an email to Newsweek in January, the FDA said: “Most recalls in the U.S. are carried out voluntarily by the product manufacturer and when a company issues a public warning, typically via news release, to inform the public of a voluntary product recall, the FDA shares that release on our website as a public service.
“The FDA’s role during a voluntary, firm-initiated, recall is to review the recall strategy, evaluate the health hazard presented by the product, monitor the recall, and as appropriate alert the public and other companies in the supply chain about the recall,” the FDA continued.
It added: “The FDA provides public access to information on recalls by posting a listing of recalls according to their classification in the FDA Enforcement Report, including the specific action taken by the recalling company. The FDA Enforcement Report is designed to provide a public listing of products in the marketplace that are being recalled.”
What Happens Next
Consumers who purchased affected products should immediately stop using them and return items to their place of purchase for full refunds or dispose of them safely. Those experiencing allergic reactions should seek immediate medical attention.
Vita Warehouse Corp. has established a consumer hotline at 1-855-214-0100, operating Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM EST, to address customer questions and concerns.
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