CLASS III Food recall · Reported 5 Jul 2023 · FDA Enforcement Report
Vit-ra-tox Calphonite #38 in an amber recalled by Anatox
Anatox is recalling Vit-ra-tox Calphonite #38 in an amber, distributed in 27 states. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2023 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1005-2023
- FDA event ID
- 92186
- Recalling firm
- Anatox, Richland, MO
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2023
- FDA classified
- 23 Jun 2023
- Reported
- 5 Jul 2023
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Other
Timeline
| 26 May 2023 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 23 Jun 2023 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 5 Jul 2023 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Elevated lead levels
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
1. VIT-RA-TOX Calphonite #38, 15 Fl. oz. (444 ml) in an amber glass bottle; 2. Sonne's Calphonite #2, 15 Fl. oz. (444 ml) in an amber glass bottle
Where it was distributed
Distributors, retailers, and consumers in AL, AZ, CA, CT, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI
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Questions about this recall
Is Vit-ra-tox Calphonite #38 in an amber recalled?
Yes. Anatox recalled Vit-ra-tox Calphonite #38 in an amber on 26 May 2023. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1005-2023.
Why was it recalled?
Elevated lead levels
Which lots are affected?
1. 030724-1; 030824-2; 030824-3; 040524-1; 040624-2; 051024-1; 051124-2 2. 030924-4; 031024-5; 080824-1
Where was it sold?
Distributors, retailers, and consumers in AL, AZ, CA, CT, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MN, MO, NC, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
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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