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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 06116

Walgreens High Potency Iron Supplement

Published March 16, 2006

Summary

CPSC records recall 06116, published March 16, 2006. Recalling firm: Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group, of Freehold, N.J.; Reported units: About 64,000.

What's the hazard

The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplements at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.

What to do

Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return it to Walgreens for a free replacement.

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Recall details

Brand
Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group, of Freehold, N.J.
Manufacturer
Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group, of Freehold, N.J.
Distributor
Walgreens retail stores nationwide from April 2005 through October 2005 for about $5.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Walgreens High Potency Iron Supplement recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 06116 on March 16, 2006. Reported hazard: The iron supplements are not in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. Ingesting multiple iron supplements at once can cause serious injury or death to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return it to Walgreens for a free replacement.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Inverness Medical Nutritionals Group, of Freehold, N.J..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)