Multivitamins Sold on Amazon Recalled Due to Child Poisoning Risk
CHICAGO – Thousands of bottles of multivitamins sold on Amazon are being recalled after being found to pose a serious risk of accidental poisoning to young children, teh U.S. consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced.The recall affects products manufactured by VitaQuest International and sold under the Blueroot Health brand.
The recall stems from a defect in the bottle caps, wich are not child-resistant. This lack of safety feature creates a potentially deadly hazard if the vitamin contents are ingested by children. The CPSC states the risk is of “serious injury or death from child poisoning.”
Blueroot Health is recalling high ADEK multivitamin capsules (available in 90 and 270-count bottles) and One Per Day bariatric multivitamin capsules (90-count bottles). The affected bottles are packaged in white and orange containers.
According to the CPSC alert, only bottles wiht smooth cap tops without the “push down & turn” embossed lettering are included in the recall. Consumers are urged to “promptly secure” the recalled items out of sight and reach of children. Blueroot Health is offering child-resistant replacement caps; consumers can contact the company to obtain one.
The recall impacts bottles with the following lot numbers printed on the bottom: 0066J4, 0065J4, 0453B5, or 0370B5.
As of the recall declaration, no injuries have been reported in connection with the affected products.
Consumers with questions can contact Blueroot Health directly. More information about the recall, including instructions for obtaining a replacement cap, is available on the CPSC website: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/Blueroot-Health-Recalls-Bottles-of-Bariatric-Fusion-Iron-Multivitamins-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violates-Mandatory-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Manufactured-by-VitaQuest-International.
