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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0969-2023/FDA enforcement
Vital Proteins·Dietary Supplements·Apr 21, 2023

Collagen Peptides, Retail 24oz Plastic Canister

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Potential foreign material contamination (pieces of one blue broken lid may be in one or more canisters)

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

  • 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 FDAINMore supplements

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameVital Proteins
Recalling firmVital ProteinsFranklin Park, IL, United States
UPC / barcodes
8 57273 00866 6
Lot / date codes
  • 30095993HA Best By: 01-09-2028
Distribution area
IN

Distributed to retail locations in the following states: Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Connecticut Delaware Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Vermont Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Florida Puerto Rico Online by Consignee.

United States, Puerto Rico

Quantity affected59, 701 canisters
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 7, 2023
FDA recall numberF-0969-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Vital Proteins initiated this supplements recall on April 21, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential foreign material contamination (pieces of one blue broken lid may be in one or more canisters). The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to retail locations in the following states: Iowa Illinois Indiana Missouri Wisconsin Connecticut Delaware Massachusetts New Hampshire New Jersey New York Pennsylvania Vermont Alabama Georgia Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Florida Puerto Rico Online by Consignee.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential foreign material contamination (pieces of one blue broken lid may be in one or more canisters)

Collagen Peptides, Retail 24oz Plastic Canister was made or distributed by Vital Proteins in Franklin Park, IL, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0969-2023, dated June 7, 2023.

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, plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or irritate and injure the digestive tract.

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

Plastic contamination

Possible health effects

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Higher-risk groups

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments.
  2. 2Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting.
  3. 3Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

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 Collagen Peptides, Retail 24oz Plastic Canister recall?

Vital Proteins recalled Collagen Peptides, Retail 24oz Plastic Canister in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0969-2023. Potential foreign material contamination (pieces of one blue broken lid may be in one or more canisters)

What injuries or health effects are linked to plastic contamination?

Plastic fragments can pose a choking risk or cause irritation or injury to the mouth and digestive tract.

Who is most at risk from Plastic contamination?

Young children and anyone who may swallow a fragment without noticing are at greater risk.

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 eating or using the product and do not taste or chew it to check for fragments. Seek medical care if anyone has swallowed plastic or has breathing difficulty, severe pain or persistent vomiting. Keep the packaging and contact the retailer or manufacturer about a refund.

How do I get a refund from Vital Proteins?

Contact the recalling company or the retailer where you purchased the product, quote the FDA recall number and ask about a refund or replacement. Keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase where possible. The FDA does not issue consumer refunds. Reference FDA recall F-0969-2023 and keep the packaging, lot code and proof of purchase if you have them.

Is the Vital Proteins 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-0969-2023. 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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