California Gold Iron Supplement Lawsuit (2026 Update)

California Gold Nutrition sells iron-containing supplements through iHerb. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled these products on June 26, 2025. About 60,000 units are affected.

Three product lines are included: Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin, and Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamin. Their packaging does not meet the federal child-resistant standard. This creates a risk of fatal poisoning if a child swallows the contents.

Consumers should keep these supplements away from children and stop using them right away. iHerb is offering a refund for returned or destroyed products. The recall remains open, and the CPSC has announced no closure.

Latest California Gold Nutrition Iron Supplement Recall Updates

June 26, 2025: CPSC Announces Voluntary Recall

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced a voluntary recall of about 60,000 California Gold Nutrition iron-containing supplements sold through iHerb [1]. The packaging on these products failed to meet the federal child-resistant standard.

The agency listed the action as Recall Number 25-354, and it has not published any termination, closure or expansion notice for the recall since the June 26 announcement.

Which California Gold Iron Supplements Are Affected?

Three California Gold Nutrition iron-containing supplement lines fall under the recall. Each is identified by a batch code printed near the bottom of its package or blister sleeve:

• Daily Prenatal Multi: batch code 2307050A (expires August 2025), 2404096A (expires May 2026) or 2411100A (expires November 2026)
• Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin: batch code V0532 (expires November 2026) or V0533 (expires July 2026)
• Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamin: batch code V0534 (expires July 2026) or V0536 (expires November 2026)

iHerb sold these supplements through Amazon.com, Walmart.com, Target.com and other websites between January 2019 and April 2025.

Consumers can match the code on their bottle against this list. Only these three product lines are affected. Other California Gold Nutrition vitamins are not part of this recall.

Why Were the California Gold Iron Supplements Recalled?

The California Gold Iron Supplements were recalled because their bottles and blister packs are not child-resistant. This violates the federal standard under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

These bottles open easily enough for a child to reach the capsules or tablets inside, and a large iron dose can be dangerous for a small child who swallows it.

The recall covers all three product lines named above, no matter the batch’s expiration date. iHerb LLC, doing business as Madre Labs LLC, makes all three of these supplement lines.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission’s notice ties the recall to the packaging design rather than the supplement’s ingredients or dosage.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

The CPSC‘s recall notice lists no reported incidents, injuries or deaths linked to these California Gold Nutrition supplements. The agency issued the recall because the packaging fails to meet the applicable federal child-resistant packaging standard for these products.

Iron poisoning is still a real risk when packaging is not child-resistant. According to the National Capital Poison Center, swallowing iron supplements can cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain [2].

Severe cases can progress to organ failure, according to the same poison-control guidance. Watching for symptoms soon after a large dose is swallowed can give a child the best chance at effective treatment.

What Should Consumers Do?

Anyone who has one of these recalled California Gold Nutrition iron supplements should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the product and keep it out of the sight and reach of children.
2. Email ProductRecall@iherb.com with the subject line “Iron Supplement Refund,” including your name and the product name.
3. Also include the product quantity and a photo showing the package was destroyed.
4. Watch for a message from iHerb, which is contacting known purchasers directly about the recall.
5. Call iHerb at 888-430-4770, or contact the CPSC at 800-638-2772 with questions or to report a concern.
6. Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, or use the webPOISONCONTROL online tool. Do this right away if a child swallows any of the recalled supplement.
7. Watch for nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or gastrointestinal bleeding, and seek medical care if any appear.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action or multidistrict litigation has been filed over these California Gold Nutrition iron supplements. Court records and the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation‘s pending-MDL list show no matching case [3].

A packaging-violation recall alone does not automatically prove that any company is legally liable for a child’s injury. This is true even when the packaging clearly violated federal rules.

A parent whose child was harmed after swallowing a recalled supplement may want a free case review to discuss possible legal options. No Schmidt & Clark lawsuit page yet covers this specific product.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a product-liability claim over a recalled supplement come from state law rather than one nationwide rule that applies everywhere.

These deadlines depend on where a person lives and when a child’s exposure, illness or injury and its diagnosis happened.

Waiting too long can cost a family the right to sue, regardless of how strong the case looks. Anyone considering legal options should speak with a lawyer promptly.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I Need My Order Number to Get a Refund from iHerb?

No, the order number is optional when requesting a refund from iHerb. The required details are your name, the product name and a photo proving the package was destroyed, as listed in the steps above.

What Are the Symptoms of Iron Poisoning in Children?

Iron poisoning in children can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and diarrhea soon after a large dose is swallowed. Without prompt treatment, it can progress to seizures, coma and multiple organ failure.

Has Anyone Been Hurt by the Recalled California Gold Nutrition Iron Supplements?

No one has been reported hurt by these California Gold Nutrition iron supplements. The CPSC’s notice lists no injuries or deaths tied to them. If a child develops symptoms after taking one, seek medical care right away and tell the doctor which product and batch code was involved.

How Much Did the Recalled California Gold Nutrition Supplements Cost?

The recalled California Gold Nutrition supplements sold for between $8 and $18 online at major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart and Target. The price does not determine whether a bottle is affected. Only the product line and batch code do.

Is There a Website Where I Can Contact iHerb About This Recall?

Yes, iHerb also accepts recall questions through its website’s help and contact page, in addition to the phone number and email address listed above. Have your product name and batch code ready when you reach out.

How Can I Reach the CPSC About This Recall?

You can reach the CPSC’s consumer hotline at 800-638-2772, or by TTY at 800-638-8270, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. iHerb can be reached separately at 888-430-4770 for refund questions.

References

1. https://web.archive.org/web/20250628163914/https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2025/iHerb-Recalls-Bottles-and-Blister-Packs-of-California-Gold-Nutrition-Iron-Supplements-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Child-Poisoning-Violation-of-Federal-Standard-for-Child-Resistant-Packaging
2. https://www.poison.org/articles/iron-poisoning
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0