Urgent recall for vitamin gummies over ‘life-threatening health risk’

Gummy multivitamins and over the counter medications being restocked at a store (Picture: Universal Images Group Editorial)

Vitamin gummies have been recalled across the US because they may contain an undeclared allergen – peanuts.

Vita Warehouse Corp is recalling a lot of its Welby brand Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummy product 1000 mcg gummies, Berkely Jensen Vitamin B12 1000 mcg Gummies, and VitaGlobe Vitamin B12 Extra Strength Gummies.

‘People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the potential risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products,’ states an advisory published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday.

Webly Vitamin B12 bottles came with 150 gummies (Picture: US Food and Drug Administration)

The Webly vitamins came with 140 gummies in a clear bottle with a white cap and a green, red and white label. They have an expiration date of October 2026, the UPC code 4099100290868 and the lot number 248046601 printed at the bottom.

Berkley Jensen vitamins under the recall came with 250 gummies in a clear bottle with a white cap and red and pink labels. They have an expiration date of October 2026, the UPC code 888670132487 and the lot number 248046601.

The VitaGlobe vitamins came with 60 gummies in a clear bottle with a white cap and green, red and white labels. They have the same expiration date as the other two brands, the UPC code 850005214670 and the lot number 248046601.

Berkley Jensen Vitamin B12 bottles came with 250 gummies (Picture: US Food and Drug Administration)

They were sent to ALDI and BJ’s stores nationwide.

There have not been any allergic reactions or illnesses linked to the vitamins that have been reported.

Anyone who experiences an allergic reaction should see a doctor right away.

VitaGlobe Vitamin B12 bottles came with 60 gummies (Picture: US Food and Drug Administration)

Customers who are allergic to peanuts should throw them away immediately or return them for a full refund.

‘Vita Warehouse Corp is committed to maintaining the highest product safety and quality standards,’ states the FDA notice.

It comes a week after Aldi recalled its Casa Mamita Churro Bites Filled with Chocolate Hazelnut Cream because they were found to have an undeclared allergen, milk, that could cause ‘a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction’.

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