If You Bought These Gummy Vitamins, Read This Recall Alert Here’s what to know
Gummy B12 vitamins sold under Welby, Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe brands were recalled nationwide due to a potential peanut allergen
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- B12 gummy vitamin products sold at Aldi, BJ’s, Amazon, and VitaGlobe.com have been recalled nationwide.
- The recall was issued due to a potential peanut allergen, though follow-up testing found no contamination.
- If you have a peanut allergy, check your bottle’s lot number and stop using the product immediately.
Check your medicine cabinets: certain gummy vitamins sold at Aldi and BJ's have been recalled over an undeclared allergen.
One lot of B12 gummy vitamins—sold under brand names Aldi Welby, Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe—were recalled by Vita Warehouse Corp. on June 12 due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts.
Which Gummy Vitamins Were Recalled?
The vitamin B12 gummies can be identified by the following product descriptions, including packaging details, UPC and lot codes, and expiration dates:
Aldi Welby: B12 Energy Support Gummy Product 1000 mcg 140 gummies
FDA
- Product Description: Clear bottle with white cap, using green, red, and white labeling.
- UPC Code: 4099100290868
- Lot Number: 248046601
- Expiration Date: 10/2026
Berkley Jensen Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 250 Gummies
FDA
- Product Description: Clear bottle with white cap, using red and pink labeling.
- UPC Code: 888670132487
- Lot #: 248046601
- Expiration Date: 10/2026
VitaGlobe Vitamin B12 Extra Strength 60 Gummies
FDA
- Product Description: Clear bottle with white cap, using white and red labeling.
- UPC Code: 850005214670
- Lot #: 248046601
- Expiration Date: 10/2026
Where Were the B12 Gummies Sold?
Gummy vitamins were distributed to Aldi and BJ's retail stores nationwide.
They were also sold online at:
- Aldi.com
- BJs.com
- VitaGlobe.com
- Amazon
Why Were They Recalled?
Routine testing conducted by Aldi indicated the potential presence of a peanut allergen.
Although the testing done by Vita Warehouse Corp. confirmed peanuts were not in the product, the company still initiated the recall out of an abundance of caution.
No other Aldi Welby, Berkley Jensen, or VitaGlobe products have been affected by the recall.
What You Should Do Now
People with peanut allergies are at risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.
If you are allergic to peanuts and have purchased any of the recalled B12 vitamins, return them to where you bought them or throw them out immediately.
Seek medical attention immediately if you have a reaction after consuming the gummies.
Vita Warehouse Corp. said anyone who has questions about the recall can contact the company at 1-855-214-0100 or email info@vita-warehouse.com.
Read more:This story originally appeared on: Health News - Author:Amber Brenza
