A major recall has been issued for approximately 60,000 units of California Gold Nutrition iron supplements, including Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin, and Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamin.
These products were available nationwide in major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon between January 2019 and April 2025, with prices ranging from $8 to $18.
The recall was publicly announced by iHerb on June 26, 2025, following a report from the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Reason for the Recall
The primary concern that initiated this recall was that the affected products lacked federally compliant child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act for products that contain iron.
The packaging failure poses a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if young children access and ingest the supplements.
Specific Products and Batch Information
The recall applies to the following products and batch codes:
- Daily Prenatal Multi: Batch Codes – 2307050A, 2404096A, 2411100A; Expiration Dates corresponding with the batch code
- Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin: Batch Codes V0532, V0533; Expiration Dates 07/2026, 11/2026
- Ultamins Women;s 50+ Multivitamin: Batch Code V0658, V0659; Expiration Date 07/2026, 11/2026
Packaging and Product Description
The California Gold Nutrition Daily Prenatal Multi comes in a white bottle with a white lid and a gold-trimmed label. It contains 60 fish gelatin soft gel supplements.
The Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin and Women’s 50+ Multivitamin are sold in dark purple containers with gold trim labels, each containing 60 capsules in blister foils.
Health Risks Associated
Iron supplements are especially harmful to children if consumed in excessive amounts. Ingesting too much iron by mistake can be extremely harmful and even fatal, resulting in symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, pain, organ failure, and even death. The lack of child-resistant packaging significantly increases the risk of accidental ingestion by children.
No Reported Injuries or Deaths
As of June 30, 2025, no injuries or deaths have been reported in connection with this recall, according to an iHerb spokesperson. However, the recall is a preventative measure applied to eliminate the possibility of something recurring in the future.
What Consumers Should Do
Those who have purchased any of the recalled products are urged to keep them out of sight and reach of children. They can then contact iHerb for disposal instructions and a refund.
iHerb is directly contacting all known purchasers to notify them and is arranging for the return of all affected products with their cooperation and upon their credit.
Refund and Disposal Process
To receive a refund, consumers are told to send an email to [email protected] with “Iron Supplement Refund” in the subject line.
They should provide their name, name and quantity of product(s) ordered, order number and a photo of the product destroyed, showing the date and their initials written on the product. This is a process to remove the products from the market safely.
Regulatory and Legal Context
The Poison Prevention Packaging Act requires certain hazardous household substances, including iron, to be packaged in child-resistant packaging.
This regulation is intended to minimize the risk of accidental poisoning among children, which remains a leading cause of pediatric injury and death in the United States.
Broader Implications for Consumers
The recall underscores the need to check supplement packaging for safety features, especially for products containing potentially toxic ingredients like iron.
Consumers should always confirm the registration and compliance with health products before making a purchase. For a list of lot numbers and pictures of all the affected packages, you can check the FDA’s verification portal or contact the manufacturer for help in verifying.
Ongoing Monitoring and Consumer Safety
Authorities, including the CPSC and FDA, continue to monitor the marketplace for compliance with safety standards.
The public is urged to report adverse events or concerns related to dietary supplements to the regulatory agency in their country. The proactive recall by iHerb emphasizes the continued commitment to consumer safety in the supplement industry.