Vita Warehouse Corp., which distributes to at ALDI and BJ’s retail stores nationwide is voluntarily recalling one lot of various gummy vitamins due to the potential presence of undeclared peanuts, according to a recent FDA release.
People with an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the potential risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products, the release adds.
This recall applies to Welby brand Vitamin B12 Energy Support gummy product 1000 mcg 140 gummies, Berkely Jensen Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 250 Gummies, and VitaGlobe Vitamin B12 Extra Strength 60 Gummies.
This voluntary recall was initiated after the retailer, ALDI, conducted routine testing as part of their standard protocol to verify the accuracy of allergen-related claims made on their product labeling, specifically a “does not contain peanuts” statement, according to the FDA.
One test result indicated a potential presence of a peanut allergen.
“Although internal testing conducted by Vita Warehouse Corp. has verified the absence of peanuts in the product, the recall is being initiated out of an abundance of caution to ensure consumer safety and trust,” the release reads.
No illnesses or allergic reactions to the products have been reported to date.
And no other Welby, Berkley Jensen, and VitaGlobe brand products are affected by this recall, according to the release.
Consumers who are allergic to peanuts and have purchased products with the lot code 248046601 and an expiration date of October 2026 are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or discard them immediately, the FDA advised.
The release adds that any consumer who experiences an allergic reaction should seek medical attention right away.
Below are the individual product descriptions including packaging details, UPC, lot code, and expiration date:
Aldi Welby®: Clear bottle with white cap, using green, red, and white labeling.UPC Code: 4099100290868Lot #: 248046601*Expiration Date: 10/2026*Berkley Jensen®: Clear bottle with white cap, using red and pink labeling.UPC Code: 888670132487Lot #: 248046601*Expiration Date: 10/2026*VitaGlobe: Clear bottle with white cap, using white and red labeling.UPC Code: 850005214670Lot #: 248046601*Expiration Date: 10/2026**Lot code and expiration date are printed on the bottom of the bottle.
Anyone with additional questions has been advised to contact the company at 1-855-214-0100 Monday-Friday from 7:30 am – 4pm EST.