CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, The Perrigo Co. Announce Recall of Multivitamins

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-190

Date: June 12, 2005

Product Name: H.E.B. vitamins with iron

Recall Description:

The recalled H.E.B. Super B-Complex vitamins with iron and 300 mg Vitamin C were sold in a container of 80 caplets. The white plastic bottle is labeled, "H.E.B. and Super B-Complex with Iron and 300 mg Vitamin C" and "Energy Metabolism" and has a blue lid.

Hazard Description:

The vitamins contain iron, but do not have child-resistant packaging as required by federal law, which could cause serious injury or death if ingested by a child.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 14,000 bottles

Incidents:

No injuries or incidents have been reported.

Sold At:

H.E.B. retail stores, only in Texas, from December 2003 through April 2005 for about $4.

Manufactured In:

United States