Multivitamin Supplements Recalled Due to Poisoning Risk

Ultamins Women’s Multivitamins Recall Summary

The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) is alerting the Nigerian public about the recall of several batches of multivitamin and iron supplements manufactured in the United States and sold widely online and in retail stores.

A recall is an action taken to remove or correct a product that is defective, unsafe, or violates regulations from the market.

According to a report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the affected products lack child-resistant packaging, creating a risk of serious injury or death if young children accidentally ingest them.

These supplements were sold nationwide in the USA at major retailers including Walmart, Amazon, and Target, and may have also been imported into Nigeria through unofficial channels.

Recalled Products

• Daily Prenatal Multi

  • Manufacturer: iHerb / California Gold Nutrition

  • Batch Codes: 2307050A, 2404096A, 2411100A

  • Expiration Dates: 08/2025, 11/2026

• Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin

  • Manufacturer: iHerb / California Gold Nutrition

  • Batch Codes: V0532, V0533

  • Expiration Date: 11/2026

• Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamin

  • Manufacturer: iHerb / California Gold Nutrition

  • Batch Codes: V0534, V0536

  • Expiration Dates: 07/2026, 11/2026

Why This Recall is Critical

These products do not comply with child-resistant packaging standards, which are legally required for iron-containing dietary supplements.

Risk Statement

Iron supplements are extremely toxic if ingested by children, even in small quantities. Potential effects include:

• Severe vomiting and stomach pain

• Low blood pressure and shock

• Gastrointestinal bleeding

• Liver damage

• Death in severe cases

Immediate medical attention is required if ingestion is suspected.

Recommendations for Health Professionals

1. Immediately check your stock for any iron-containing multivitamin supplements matching the alert.
2. Segregate and secure affected batches to prevent dispensing.
3. Counsel patients about the risk—highlight the dangers of accidental ingestion by children.
4. Report any adverse events, poisoning cases, or packaging concerns to NAFDAC via official channels.
5. Reorder only from suppliers who guarantee compliant, child-resistant packaging.

What Patients & Caregivers Should Do

1. Inspect your multivitamins: if they contain iron and were purchased recently, especially if the packaging lacks child-resistant features, treat them as suspect.
2. Keep all supplements well out of reach of children—store up high or in locked cabinets.
3. Refrain from using potentially affected bottles until you confirm their safety.
4. Contact the retailer or manufacturer for refund or safe disposal guidance.
5. Seek urgent medical care if a child appears to have ingested iron tablets or shows symptoms like stomach pain, vomiting, or drowsiness—call your doctor or poison control immediately.