CPSC, Leiner Health Products Announce Recall of Multivitamins
FeedingNewbornIngestionLead / chemical
The hazard
The vitamins, which contain iron that can cause serious injury or death if ingested by children, do not have child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.
Incidents reported: No injuries or incidents have been reported.
What to do now
Consumers should keep this product out of reach of children and return the product to the nearest Long's retail store for a refund or replacement.
Contact: Call Leiner Health Products at (800) 421-1168 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday. Consumers may visit www.leiner.com and www.longs.com for information about this recall.
About this recall
The recalled Central Vite multivitamins were sold in a value size container of 500 tablets. The plastic white pill bottle is labeled "Advanced Formula Central Vite® with Lycopene" and "Value Size."
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC