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Class II, May Cause HarmF-1288-2014

Vitamin C, labeled in part as "Healthy Life Chemistry" By Purity First, Est. 1991, packaged in white bottles (100 capsules per bottle) with black font with a Ying & Yang symbol, Manufactured for: Purity First Health Products, Inc. Healthy Life Chemistry 51 Florida Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 1-800-696-7017.

Recalled by Mira Health Products LTD. on Sep 4, 2013

Reviewed by FoodRecallWatch Editorial Team · Updated

Recall Summary

Mira Health Products LTD. recalled Vitamin C, labeled in part as "Healthy Life Chemistry" By Purity First, Est. 1991, packaged in white bottles (100 capsules per bottle) with in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Sep 4, 2013.

The FDA listed the reason as an undeclared allergen: "The dietary supplements have the potential to be contaminated with undeclared steroids, pharmaceutical ingredients and/or chemical additives due to lack of GMPs." Allergen mislabeling is the leading cause of U.S. food recalls, because a missing declaration can trigger a reaction in someone who reads the label and believes the product is safe.

The product reached multiple states, recorded by the FDA as "GA, FL, NC, possibly NJ and New Zealand." A multi-state footprint means the same lot can surface in households far from the producer. The recalling firm is based in Farmingdale, NY. The recall covers unknown of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Jan 8, 2014), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.

Reason for Recall

The dietary supplements have the potential to be contaminated with undeclared steroids, pharmaceutical ingredients and/or chemical additives due to lack of GMPs.

Product Description

Vitamin C, labeled in part as "Healthy Life Chemistry" By Purity First, Est. 1991, packaged in white bottles (100 capsules per bottle) with black font with a Ying & Yang symbol, Manufactured for: Purity First Health Products, Inc. Healthy Life Chemistry 51 Florida Street, Farmingdale, NY 11735 1-800-696-7017.

Distribution

GA, FL, NC, possibly NJ and New Zealand

What Should You Do?

  • 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
  • 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
  • 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
  • 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.

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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.