Amazon has joined a voluntary recall of thousands of bariatric multivitamin bottles sold on its website. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the recall on September 16, 2025, citing a critical flaw in the packaging that fails to meet federal child-resistant standards.

The affected products -- Bariatric Fusion High ADEK capsules (in 90-count and 270-count bottles) and One Per Day bariatric multivitamin capsules (90-count) -- are manufactured by Blueroot Health and contain high levels of iron, a nutrient essential for adults but dangerously toxic in small doses for children.

The recall stems from the bottles' caps, which do not comply with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA) of 1970. According to CPSC officials, "the lack of required 'push down & turn' lettering and its smooth top, which creates a serious poisoning risk for children."

These caps lack the embossed instructions for safe opening and feature smooth tops instead of textured grips, making them easy for young children to access.

Each serving of the vitamins packs 45 milligrams of iron -- exceeding the tolerable upper intake level for children by about five milligrams. Accidental ingestion can trigger rapid and severe iron poisoning, a medical emergency that corrodes the gastrointestinal tract.

Symptoms of iron overdose in children include bloody vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, shock, and organ failure, potentially leading to death if untreated. Survivors may face long-term issues like digestive scarring and strictures.

The CPSC emphasized the urgency, noting that iron supplements are federally regulated substances requiring child-proof packaging to prevent such tragedies.

No incidents or injuries have been reported so far, but the recall affects approximately 4,700 bottles sold between January and June 2024 for prices ranging from $23 to $57. The products were available not only on Amazon but also on Blueroot Health's website and other online retailers.