DAILY vitamins sold at popular retailers have been recalled because they might contain peanuts.
The B12 vitamin gummies are on shelves at Aldi and BJ’s stores across the nation.
Welby brand Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummies are being recalled due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts[/caption]
VitaGlobe’s B12 gummies could potentially be contaminated by peanuts[/caption]
Customers can return their Berkley Jensen Vitamin B12 gummies for a full refund[/caption]
But now, the US Food and Drug Administration is warning customers that the popular supplements are sparking allergy fears.
The vitamins, sold in stores and online, have been recalled after potentially being tainted by peanuts, which are not on the ingredients list.
Aldi discovered the possible contamination while conducting routine testing to confirm the product had accurate labels.
One test found a potential presence of peanuts, the FDA said.
No allergic reactions have been reported so far, but the recall was issued out of caution.
The allergy alert impacts Vita-Warehouse Corp.’s products.
The brands Welby, Berkley-Jensen, and VitaGlobe are affected.
Vita’s internal testing didn’t find any presence of peanuts, despite Aldi’s concerns.
One lot of Welby brand’s Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummy product 1000 mcg, which has 140 gummies in the bottle, is recalled.
Another lot of Berkeley Jensen’s Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 250 Gummies gummies are recalled, as well as VitaGlobe’s Vitamin B12 Extra Strength 60 Gummies.
People with allergies or severe sensitivity to peanuts could face serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they take these gummies, the FDA said.
Customers who are allergic to peanuts and have bought the products can return them to the store where they got them for a full refund.
It’s unclear if customers will have to prove that they’re allergic to peanuts.
Vita-Warehouse Corp. hasn’t returned The U.S. Sun’s request for comment.
Affected products
An allergy alert has been issued for the following products:
Aldi Welby
- Clear bottle with white cap, using green, red, and white labeling
- UPC Code: 4099100290868
- Lot #: 248046601
- Expiration Date: 10/2026
Berkley Jensen
- Clear bottle with white cap, using red and pink labeling
- UPC Code: 888670132487
- Lot #: 248046601*
- Expiration Date: 10/2026*
VitaGlobe
- Clear bottle with white cap, using white and red labeling.
- UPC Code: 850005214670
- Lot #: 248046601
- Expiration Date: 10/2026
Vitamin B12 is a crucial nutrient that maintains healthy red blood cells and nerve function.
People often take B12 to help boost their energy levels.
A bottle of the Welby gummies costs $8.79 at Aldi, according to the retailer’s website, but the product is currently unavailable online.
The Berkley Jensen B12 gummies cost $12.99 at BJ’s, according to their website.
A pack of Vita Globe’s B12 gummies is also available at Walmart for just $5.95 and is still available and unaffected by the recall.
About 1 to 2% of the American population has a peanut allergy, which amounts to up to 12 million people, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology.
Aldi sells the three affected product lots online and in stores (stock image)[/caption]
The B12 gummies could potentially contain traces of peanuts (stock image)[/caption]
