CLASS II Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi recalled

Smartypants Vitamins is recalling Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi and omega 3's vitamin D3 for bones, vitamin B12, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 13 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesKC90-MH8C09: Expiration date: 08SEP2019

Quantity recalled60,726 bottles

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-0683-2019
FDA event ID: 81559
Recalling firm: Smartypants Vitamins, Marina Del Rey, CA
Brand: Smartypants Kids
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 Nov 2018
FDA classified: 3 Dec 2018
Reported: 12 Dec 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Foreign Material
Product category: Fish Oil

Timeline

13 Nov 2018	Recall initiated by company
3 Dec 2018	Classified by FDA	+20 days
12 Dec 2018	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Consumer complaints of finding foreign objects in bottles of gummy vitamins.

Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.

Product as listed by the FDA

Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi and omega 3's vitamin D3 for bones, vitamin B12 for Energy: 90 gummies. UPC 8 5136 00425 5 Distributed by SmartyPants Inc., Marina del Rey, CA 90292

Where it was distributed

WA, IL, RI, MC, NJ, ID, IA, VA, NY, OH, CA, NC.

California Iowa Idaho Illinois North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Rhode Island Virginia Washington

Questions about this recall

Is Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi and omega 3's vitamin D3 for bones, vitamin B12 recalled?

Yes. Smartypants Vitamins recalled Smartypants Kids Complete, Non GMO Multi and omega 3's vitamin D3 for bones, vitamin B12 on 13 Nov 2018. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0683-2019.

Why was it recalled?

Consumer complaints of finding foreign objects in bottles of gummy vitamins.

Which lots are affected?

KC90-MH8C09: Expiration date: 08SEP2019

Where was it sold?

WA, IL, RI, MC, NJ, ID, IA, VA, NY, OH, CA, NC.

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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