Vitaquest International Recalls 356,000+ Iron Supplements Over Child Poisoning Risk

Vitaquest International is recalling approximately 356,140 units of iron-containing dietary supplements across 11 brands because the packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on April 9, 2026. The products were sold at Credo Beauty, Erewhon, Healf, Nutrition World, The Vitamin Shoppe, Fullscript, Ulta Beauty, medical practitioners’ offices, brands’ websites, and Amazon.com between April 2023 and February 2026 for between $13 and $130.

Quick Facts

Field	Detail
Manufacturer	Vitaquest International LLC, West Caldwell, New Jersey
Brands Affected	Arey, Bari Life, Bird&Be, Biote, Dr. Fuhrman, NuLife, HMR, Bariatric Pal, Noevir, Zenbean, Sakara
Units Recalled	~356,140
Reason for Recall	Packaging fails to meet child-resistant standards under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act
Hazard	Risk of serious injury or death from iron poisoning if swallowed by young children
Recall Date	April 9, 2026
CPSC Recall Number	26-386
Geographic Scope	United States nationwide
Sale Period	April 2023 – February 2026
Price Range at Sale	$13 – $130
Remedy	Free child-resistant replacement cap or storage pouch — do NOT return or discard
Consumer Hotline	844-298-4545 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET)
Email	[email protected]
Official Recall Info	vitaquest.com/product-recall-information
CPSC Page	cpsc.gov — Recall 26-386

Detailed Recall Information

Why This Recall Was Issued

Federal law — specifically the Poison Prevention Packaging Act — requires dietary supplements containing iron to be sold in child-resistant packaging. Vitaquest manufactured and distributed products across multiple brands without packaging that meets that standard. The CPSC classifies this as a violation of a mandatory safety standard, not a discretionary company choice.

Vitaquest International said child-resistant packaging on these products is “intended to ensure that young children do not accidentally ingest an amount of the product that could cause iron poisoning.” The company also emphasized that the lack of child-resistant caps or storage pouches is the only concern and that there are no issues with the product formulation, ingredient quality or anything else.

Iron poisoning is one of the leading causes of accidental poisoning death in young children. Even a small number of iron supplement tablets can cause serious harm to a child — symptoms can include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and in severe cases, organ damage or death. The danger is not hypothetical; it is the exact reason the Poison Prevention Packaging Act exists.

How the Problem Was Discovered

Vitaquest initiated this as a voluntary recall in coordination with the CPSC. Vitaquest International reports that no injuries or illnesses have been linked to the recalled supplements so far. The company identified the non-compliant packaging internally and moved to correct it before any incident occurred.

Where They Were Sold

The products were sold at Credo Beauty, Erewhon, Healf, Nutrition World, The Vitamin Shoppe, Fullscript, Ulta Beauty stores nationwide, medical practitioners’ offices, brands’ websites, and Amazon.com from April 2023 through February 2026.

Full List of Recalled Products, Lot Numbers, and UPCs

The recall covers 18 distinct products across 11 brands. Check your bottle or packet against the lot numbers below. Your lot number is typically printed on the bottom or side of the container.

Arey — Not Today, Grey (60ct and 180ct) UPC 860007168901 (60ct) / 860007168994 (180ct) Lots: 0034I5, 0342B5, 0342B5A, 0360G5 (60ct) | 0442H4, 0442H4A, 0442H4B, 0483G5 (180ct) Remedy: Replacement cap

Bari Life — Complete Bariatric Vitamin – Watermelon (60ct) UPC 860012913930 Lots: 0138G5, 0177D3, 0207A4, 0333K4 Remedy: Storage pouch

Bird&Be — The Prenatal Essentials for Females (30 pkts) UPC 860010126417 | Lot: 0005K4 | Remedy: Storage pouch

Bird&Be — The Power Prenatal for Females (30 pkts) UPC 860010126479 | Lot: 0006K4 | Remedy: Storage pouch

Bird&Be — The Power Prenatal for Females + CoQ10 Boost (30 pkts) UPC 860010126493 | Lot: 0060L4 | Remedy: Storage pouch

Bird&Be — Female Fertility Power Prenatal Pack (30 pkts) UPC 860013460136 | Lots: 0346C5, 0354F5 | Remedy: Storage pouch

Bird&Be — Complete Prenatal Pack (30 pkts) UPC 860013460174 | Lots: 0342C5, 0345F5, 0345F5A, 0345F5B | Remedy: Storage pouch

Bird&Be — Female Fertility Power Prenatal + CoQ10 Pack (30 pkts) UPC 860013460143 | Lots: 0360F5A, 0360F5, 0350C5 | Remedy: Storage pouch

Biote — Nutraceutical Iron+ (30ct) Lots: 0068F5, 0516K4 | Remedy: Replacement cap

Dr. Fuhrman — Gentle Prenatal Multivitamin + D3 (120ct) UPC 829584500061 | Lot: 0091A5 | Remedy: Replacement cap

Dr. Fuhrman — Pixie Vites Children’s Multivitamin (120ct) UPC 829584500153 | Lot: 0130K4 | Remedy: Replacement cap

NuLife — Advanced Bariatrics Multivitamin Chewable Tablets (60ct) UPC 746888915028 Lots: 0041C4, 0248J4, 0248J4A, 0305F5, 0342J3, 0363F3, 0363F3A, 0416C5, 0440H4, 0521D5 Remedy: Replacement cap

HMR — Multi Daily Vitamin and Mineral Supplement (60ct) UPC 00709355144413 | Lot: 0013H5 | Remedy: Replacement cap

Bariatric Pal — Ultra Multi Bariatric Multivitamin (90ct) UPC 0038407566232 | Lot: 0148I4 | Remedy: Replacement cap

Noevir — Inner Care Premium BioEssentials (120ct) UPC: N/A | Lot: 0134F4 | Remedy: Replacement cap

Zenbean — Kids Café Instant Coffee + Nutrition Latte (Original, Caramel, Chocolate, Vanilla) (30srv) UPC: 810067444910, 850067341338, 850067341314, 850067341321 Lots: 0028H4, 0051H5, 0052H5, 0050H5 | Remedy: Storage pouch

Sakara — The Foundation (30 pkts) UPC 858151008334 Lots: 0340A5, 0340A5A, 0340A5B, 0340A5C, 0340A5D, 0540H4D | Remedy: Storage pouch

Sakara — The Foundation: Prenatal (30 pkts) UPC 858151008341 | Lots: 0338A5A, 0338A5B | Remedy: Storage pouch

What Consumers Should Do Right Now

1. Move the product out of children’s reach immediately. Do not wait — store it in a locked cabinet or somewhere completely inaccessible to young children. This is the single most important step you can take today.
   
2. Check your lot number. Find the lot code printed on the bottom or side of your container and compare it to the list above. If your lot is listed, your product is affected.
   
3. Do not throw the product away yet. Vitaquest is providing a free remedy — either a child-resistant replacement cap or a child-resistant storage pouch, depending on the product. Discarding it is not required.
   
4. Contact Vitaquest International to request your free remedy:
   
   • Phone: 844-298-4545 (Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. ET)
   • Email: [email protected]
   • Online: vitaquest.com/product-recall-information
5. If a child has ingested any of these supplements, call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If the child is experiencing severe symptoms — vomiting blood, difficulty breathing, loss of consciousness — call 911.
   
6. Watch for symptoms of iron poisoning in children. Early signs include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and lethargy. Symptoms can appear quickly after ingestion. Do not wait for symptoms to progress before calling Poison Control.

Regulatory Context

This recall is governed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA), which has required child-resistant packaging for iron-containing products since 1997 — following a wave of child deaths caused by accidental iron tablet ingestion in the 1980s and 1990s. The PPPA gives the CPSC authority to mandate child-resistant packaging for any substance it determines poses a serious risk of injury or illness to children.

The CPSC said this poses a serious risk for injury or death if the contents are swallowed by young children. No lawsuits or regulatory fines related to this recall have been publicly announced as of the date of this article.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which products are affected by this Vitaquest recall? 

The recall covers 18 iron-containing dietary supplement products across 11 brands: Arey, Bari Life, Bird&Be, Biote, Dr. Fuhrman, NuLife, HMR, Bariatric Pal, Noevir, Zenbean, and Sakara. The full list of affected products, lot numbers, and UPCs appears in the section above.

How do I know if I have an affected product? 

Find the lot number printed on the bottom or side of your container. Compare it against the full product and lot number table above. If your lot number is listed, your product is part of the recall. You can also call Vitaquest at 844-298-4545 with your product name and lot number for confirmation.

What should I do if my child already ingested one of these supplements?

 Call Poison Control immediately at 1-800-222-1222. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — iron poisoning can progress quickly and is a medical emergency. If the child is unconscious, having difficulty breathing, or showing severe symptoms, call 911.

How do I get the free remedy?

 Contact Vitaquest International directly by phone at 844-298-4545, by email at [email protected], or through their recall page at vitaquest.com/product-recall-information. Depending on your product, you will receive either a free child-resistant replacement cap or a free child-resistant storage pouch.

Do I need to return the product to a store?

 No. This recall does not involve a store return. You request your free replacement cap or storage pouch directly from Vitaquest. Continue storing the product out of children’s reach while you wait for the remedy to arrive.

Who oversees this recall? 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the federal regulatory authority overseeing this recall. The official CPSC recall announcement is at cpsc.gov under Recall Number 26-386. The CPSC enforces the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, which mandates child-resistant packaging for iron-containing products.

Are there any issues with the supplements themselves — ingredients, quality, or contamination?

 No. Vitaquest emphasized that the lack of child-resistant caps or storage pouches is the only concern and that there are no issues with the product formulation, ingredient quality, or anything else. Adults can continue using the supplement once a compliant child-resistant cap or storage pouch is in place and children cannot access it.

Were any injuries reported before this recall?

 No injuries or illnesses have been linked to the recalled supplements so far.

Last Updated: April 28, 2026. This article is for informational purposes only. Always follow official recall guidance from Vitaquest International and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. If a child has ingested iron supplements, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 immediately.