Recall: Vertical OB Complete DHA Prenatal Multivitamin Labeling Error
Vertical Pharmaceuticals recalls one lot of OB Complete DHA Prenatal Multivitamin because the Omega-3 Fatty Acids label claim does not match the actual formulation.
Use caution until it’s fixed
One (1) lot (21511158) of the OB Complete DHA is being recalled because the label claim for "Omega-3 Fatty Acids" does not match the actual formulation.
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What happened, in plain English
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is recalling one lot of its OB Complete with DHA Prenatal Multivitamin (60 softgels) because the amount of Omega-3 Fatty Acids listed on the label does not match what is actually in the bottle. This affects Lot number 21511158 with an expiry date of 10/20/2017. The company has not provided a specific remedy or return instructions in this record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21866-recall-vertical-ob-complete-dha-prenatal-multivitamin-labeling-error.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21866-recall-vertical-ob-complete-dha-prenatal-multivitamin-labeling-error · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-2208-2017
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“Recall: Vertical OB Complete DHA Prenatal Multivitamin Labeling Error.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21866-recall-vertical-ob-complete-dha-prenatal-multivitamin-labeling-error. Based on FDA recall #F-2208-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-2208-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary risk is that consumers may not receive the expected nutritional benefits of Omega-3 Fatty Acids due to the discrepancy between the label claim and the actual formulation. While this is a Class II recall indicating a lower severity than Class I, it could impact dietary intake for those relying on this specific nutrient profile.
Who’s affected
Pregnant individuals or those taking prenatal supplements who purchased the specific recalled lot from states including Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your bottle for Lot number 21511158 and an expiration date of 10/20/2017. The product is Vertical Pharmaceuticals OB Complete with DHA Prenatal Multivitamin, 60 softgels, Rx Only, manufactured for Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC in Sayreville, NJ, with UPC 368025049603.
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Vertical Pharmaceuticals OB Complete with DHA Prenatal Multivitamin, 60 softgels Rx Only, Manufactured for: Vertical- Category
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Bottle
Verify if your bottle has Lot number 21511158 and expires on 10/20/2017.
Contact Manufacturer
Since no specific remedy is listed in the record, contact Vertical Pharmaceuticals directly for further instructions on how to proceed with this lot.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 21 states.
FDA distribution: “AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MA, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH,OK, PA, SC, TX and VA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 12 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-2208-2017 (April 10, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-2208-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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