CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Jul 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ferrous Gluconate Tablets, 5gr (325 mg), Elemental Iron 36 mg recalled
National Vitamin Co is recalling Ferrous Gluconate Tablets, 5gr (325 mg), Elemental Iron 36 mg, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Jun 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2061-2014
- FDA event ID
- 68467
- Recalling firm
- National Vitamin Co, Casa Grande, AZ
- Brand
- Ferrous Gluconate
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Jun 2014
- FDA classified
- 2 Jul 2014
- Reported
- 9 Jul 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Labeling Errors
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 4 Jun 2014 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 2 Jul 2014 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 9 Jul 2014 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
National Vitamin is recalling Nature's Blend Ferrous Gluconate Tablets because they are mislabeled on the front panel with 65 mg of elemental iron. The side panel and the tablets inside the bottle have the correct label with 36mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ferrous Gluconate Tablets, 5gr (325 mg), Elemental Iron 36 mg, 100 Tablets, UPC 0 79854 50032 5
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in US
Questions about this recall
Is Ferrous Gluconate Tablets, 5gr (325 mg), Elemental Iron 36 mg recalled?
Yes. National Vitamin Co recalled Ferrous Gluconate Tablets, 5gr (325 mg), Elemental Iron 36 mg on 4 Jun 2014. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2061-2014.
Why was it recalled?
National Vitamin is recalling Nature's Blend Ferrous Gluconate Tablets because they are mislabeled on the front panel with 65 mg of elemental iron. The side panel and the tablets inside the bottle have the correct label with 36mg of elemental iron per tablet.
Which lots are affected?
Lot No. 3KB01 and 3LB72
Where was it sold?
Nationwide in US
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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