In yet another instance of how government regulations impact the health decisions of American consumers, the FDA recently issued a Class I recall for more than 40,000 bottles of vitamin B12 gummies that may contain unreported peanuts. Although there have been no documented cases, these supplements, which are available nationwide at major stores like Aldi, are classified as high-risk, meaning that people with peanut allergies could die from them.
Big Government Oversight Hits Vitamin Industry
The FDA has classified this Vita Warehouse Corp. recall as Class I, their most serious designation, indicating potential for severe health consequences or death. This classification affects specific lots of Welby, Berkeley Jensen, and VitaGlobe Vitamin B12 gummies, which are distributed nationwide in stores.
Vita-Warehouse Corp. is recalling Welby Vitamin B12 Energy Support 1000 mcg 140 Gummies, Berkley Jensen Vitamin B12 1000 mcg 250 Gummies, and VitaGlobe Vitamin B12 Extra Strength 60 Gummies because of the potential presence of undeclared peanuts. https://t.co/miZQ4exgu0
— Food Safety News (@foodsafetynews) June 16, 2025
The affected products were sold at popular retailers, including Aldi and Berkeley Jensen, as well as through various online platforms. Despite the serious nature of the recall, the company’s initial internal testing showed no peanut contamination, raising questions about the consistency of its food safety testing procedures.
Allergen Regulations Continue to Expand
Peanuts remain one of nine major food allergens that require strict labeling under federal regulations. The other allergens on this government-mandated list include eggs, milk, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, wheat, sesame, and soybeans.
Vita Warehouse Corp. voluntarily recalled some of its vitamin products over an undeclared allergen. https://t.co/gkeH8fga5k
— Democrat & Chronicle (@DandC) June 17, 2025
The recall affects approximately 40,000 bottles of supplements that Americans use daily to maintain their health and wellness. This situation highlights the ongoing challenges manufacturers face in maintaining compliance with expanding allergen regulations while producing affordable health products for American consumers.
What Affected Consumers Should Know
No illnesses or allergic reactions had been reported as of June 13, despite the alarming recall classification. The recall was initiated after Aldi’s routine testing suggested the potential presence of a peanut allergen, which conflicted with the internal testing results of Vita Warehouse Corp.
Consumers who purchased these products are advised to return them for a refund or discard them immediately. Those experiencing allergic reactions should seek immediate medical attention, although the likelihood appears low, given the absence of reported incidents despite the widespread distribution.
This recall serves as another reminder of how government regulations and corporate compliance measures directly impact the availability of health supplements that many Americans rely on. The affected vitamin products serve as a vital nutritional source for many citizens who choose to take responsibility for their health through supplementation.