Super B-Complex (Pharmavite) – Bacterial Contamination (2016)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Nature Made (R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 360 count, UPC 0-31604-02729-2
Brand
Pharmavite
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Nos.: 1173146, exp. JUL 2017, 1204001, exp. MAR 2018
Products Sold
Lot Nos.: 1173146, exp. JUL 2017; 1204001, exp. MAR 2018
Pharmavite is recalling Nature Made (R) Super B-Complex, KEY B VITAMINS + VITAMIN C, 360 count, UPC 0-31604-02729-2 due to Lot No. 1173146, exp. JUL 2017 of Nature Made(R) product may have possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. Lot No 1204001, exp. MAR 2018 of Natu. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lot No. 1173146, exp. JUL 2017 of Nature Made(R) product may have possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination. Lot No 1204001, exp. MAR 2018 of Nature Made(R) product may have possible Salmonella contamination.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026