Nationwide Recall for Product Sold on Amazon: Risk of Child Death Warning
Thousands of multivitamin bottles sold on Amazon and other websites have been recalled over a risk of serious injury or death by poisoning.
The recall of approximately 4,700 bottles of Blueroot Health’s Bariatric Fusion iron multivitamins stems from packaging that does not meet the child-resistant requirements of the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said on Thursday.
Newsweek contacted Blueroot Health for comment via an online form on its website outside normal working hours.
Why It Matters
The recalled products contain 45 milligrams of iron per serving; iron is a regulated substance that must be packaged in child-resistant containers because swallowing even a small number of iron tablets can be life-threatening for young children.
The recalled packaging of the iron-containing multivitamins violates the federal standard for child-resistant packaging because the bottle caps are not child-resistant, posing a risk of deadly poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
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What To Know
The recall involves Bariatric Fusion iron multivitamin bottles, including High ADEK capsules (90- and 270-count) and One Per Day bariatric multivitamin capsules (90-count), each containing 45 milligrams of iron. They were sold on Amazon.com, bariatricfusion.com and other websites from January through June this year for between $23 and $57.
The CPSC warned that the affected bottles lack the required “push down & turn” embossed lettering on the caps and have smooth cap tops, which renders them non-child-resistant under federal standards.
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), enacted in 1970, mandates child-resistant packaging for hazardous household substances and medications to reduce accidental poisonings among children under 5.
Administered by the CPSC, the federal law requires packaging to be significantly difficult for young children to open, yet accessible to adults. It applies to prescription and over-the-counter drugs, cleaning agents, and other toxic items. Exceptions exist for elderly or disabled users.
Since its implementation, the PPPA has significantly lowered childhood poisoning fatalities, making homes safer through regulated packaging standards and compliance enforcement.
The CPSC notice stated no incidents or injuries have been reported to date.
Stock image of an Amazon distribution center in Dortmund, Germany, on August 8, 2023.
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What People Are Saying
Amazon, in a statement on its recall webpage, said: “Our Product Safety Team proactively investigates and addresses reported safety complaints and incidents to ensure customer protection from potential product-related safety risks.
“We closely monitor public recall alert websites and receive notifications from vendors and sellers. Upon discovering a product recall, we immediately halt affected product offerings, and promptly inform both customers and sellers involved about the recall.”
What Happens Next
Consumers who purchased the affected bottles are instructed to immediately secure them out of sight and reach of children and contact Blueroot Health for a free child-resistant replacement cap.
Blueroot Health can be reached toll-free at 866-259-0602 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET or by email at support@bariatricfusion.com; additional information is available at bariatricfusion.com/product-safety.
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