Virtus Prenatal Softgels Recall: FDA Import Alert on API Manufacturer
Virtus Pharmaceuticals recalls 30-count prenatal/postnatal softgels due to FDA import alert on active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturer. This affects prescription multivitamins with fish-based DHA.
Recall notice
cGMP Deviations: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturer is on FDA Import Alert.
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What happened, in plain English
Virtus Pharmaceuticals is recalling their prescription prenatal and postnatal softgels with fish-based DHA because the active ingredient manufacturer is on an FDA import alert. This means the product may not meet safety standards. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42132-virtus-prenatal-softgels-recall-fda-import-alert-on-api-manufacturer.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42132-virtus-prenatal-softgels-recall-fda-import-alert-on-api-manufacturer · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0240-2017
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“Virtus Prenatal Softgels Recall: FDA Import Alert on API Manufacturer.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42132-virtus-prenatal-softgels-recall-fda-import-alert-on-api-manufacturer. Based on FDA recall #D-0240-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0240-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) manufacturer is listed on an FDA import alert, which means the product may not meet quality or safety standards. This could potentially affect the product's effectiveness or safety, though the exact risk is not specified in the recall.
Who’s affected
Prescription users of Virtus Virt-Select Prenatal/Postnatal Softgels with fish-based DHA. Pregnant or postpartum individuals using these supplements are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 30-count bottles labeled 'Virt-Select Prenatal/Postnatal Softgels' with fish-based DHA. These were sold with prescription (Rx) only status, made in Canada, and have NDC 76439-249-30. The expiration date is 10/30/2017.
- Brand
Virtus Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 4 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class III- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0238-2017 | Virt-Advance Prenatal/Postnatal Softgels, Prescription Folic Acid Containing Dietary Supplement, packaged in 90-count bottle, Rx only, Made in Canada, NDC 76439-357-90; Lots #: 41505136 Exp. Date 5/30/2017 and 41605134 Exp. date 4/30/2018 | 2,537 bottles |
| D-0239-2017 | Extra-Virt Plus DHA Prenatal/Postnatal Softgel, Prescription Multivitamin/Mineral Dietary Supplement with Fish-Based DHA , packaged in 30-count bottle, Rx only, Made in Canada, NDC 76439-251-30; Lots #: 21511137 Exp. date 10/30/2017 | 2,406 bottles |
| D-0240-2017 | Virt-Select Prenatal/Postnatal Softgels, Prescription Multivitamin/Mineral Dietary Supplement with Fish-Based DHA , packaged in 30-count bottle, Rx only, Made in Canada, NDC 76439-249-30; Lots #: 21511153 Exp. date 10/30/2017 | 9,795 bottles |
| D-0241-2017 | VirtPrex Prenatal/Postnatal Tablets, Prescription Supplement Containing Folic Acid and DHA, packaged in 30-count bottle, Rx only, Made in Canada, NDC 76439-348-30; Lots #: 21506124 Exp. Date 5/30/2017, 21511151 Exp. date 10/30/2017, 21511151A Exp. Data 10/30/2017, 21512163 Exp. date 11/30/2017, 21512164 Exp. date 11/30/2017 | 124,250 bottles |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Verify the product label includes 'Virt-Select Prenatal/Postnatal Softgels' with fish-based DHA, 30-count bottle, and NDC 76439-249-30.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 20 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- 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 #D-0240-2017 (December 12, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0240-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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