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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0008-2014/FDA enforcement
Vinco INC.·Dietary Supplements·Jun 28, 2013

Vinco's Fem-vite Women's Anti-oxidant Formula, Dietary Supplement, 60 Tablets, Distributed By…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Fem-Vite was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More supplements

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVinco INC.
Recalling firmVinco INC.Evans City, PA, United States
UPC / barcodes
7 39930 20508 6
Lot / date codes
  • Fem-Vite UPC 739930205086, lot numbers 11080560, 11080562, 12100217, 12100218 with expiration dates 10/13 to 2/15.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide.

United States

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: October 30, 2013
FDA recall numberF-0008-2014

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Vinco INC. initiated this supplements recall on June 28, 2013. The FDA enforcement report states: The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Fem-Vite was potentially contaminated with Salmonella. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Fem-Vite was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

Vinco's Fem-vite Women's Anti-oxidant Formula, Dietary Supplement, 60 Tablets, Distributed By… was made or distributed by Vinco INC. in Evans City, PA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0008-2014, dated October 30, 2013.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Vinco's Fem-vite Women's Anti-oxidant Formula, Dietary Supplement, 60 Tablets, Distributed By… recall?

Vinco INC. recalled Vinco's Fem-vite Women's Anti-oxidant Formula, Dietary Supplement, 60 Tablets, Distributed By… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0008-2014. The soy ingredient used to manufacture certain lots of Vinco's Fem-Vite was potentially contaminated with Salmonella.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Vinco INC. recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0008-2014. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Official source

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.