Consumer Alert: Nature Made Vitamins Recalled For Possible Salmonella Contamination

By SOCAL PATCH (Patch Staff)

Pharmavite announced Tuesday it is recalling some of its adult gummy vitamins and acid tablets for possible salmonella and staph infection, according to a company release.

The products went out nationwide to "various major retailers," the release said.

The recalled products and lot numbers are:

• Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi vitamins, 1196071, 1196066 and 1205052;
• Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi + Omega-3, 1173600;
• Nature Made Adult Gummies Multi for Her plus Omega-3s, 1196048 and 1196050;
• Nature Made Super B Complex w/C Folic Acid Tablets, 1204735, 1173146, 1173779, 1204001 and 1170987;

The products are being recalled because they were not tested properly for salmonella or staphylococcus aureus contamination, the release said.

Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause fever, diarrhea and abdominal cramps. In rare cases, an infection can spread to the blood stream and be fatal, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Staphylococcus aureus bacteria, more commonly known as staph, can cause a wide range of problems from skin infections to pneumonia, the CDC says.

The Pharmative products are being pulled from stores and distributors, according to the statement.

Anyone whose products fall within the lot numbers above can return them to the retailer for a full refund, the Pharmative statement said. Anyone with questions can call 1-800-276-2878.

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