Urgent recall issued over safety concerns of health product sold on Amazon

An undeclared allergen has found its way into a popular food supplement sold online on Amazon leading to fears some could end up in a life-threatening situation

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A popular men's health supplement sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over safety concerns.

The vitamins, designed for male consumers, were pulled from shelves after discovery of a life-threatening hidden ingredient. The Food and Drug Administration earlier this month announced that MTN OPS's Multi-V Men vitamins were found to be tainted.

The FDA alerted that the capsules contained "undeclared soy flour" posing a risk to individuals with soy allergies. Authorities have identified 7,546 bottles of the 60-capsule Multi-V Men product as part of the recall.

The compromised batch is marked with lot number #012324177 and expires in March 2026. This recall does not extend to any other products or batches. It comes as the TSA issues 'full list' of documents required to travel on US aircraft 'within weeks'.

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The FDA issued the warning on its website on April 9. The recall is considered Class II, indicating the product might cause temporary or medically reversible adverse effects, with a slight possibility of serious health risks.

Soy, a widespread allergen, can provoke extreme reactions in susceptible individuals. Unintentional consumption could lead to symptoms ranging from minor irritations to life-threatening conditions.

The multivitamins, available through Amazon and various retailers, are promoted as supporting men's "health" and "immune support."

The supplement includes essential nutrients such as calcium, zinc, vitamin C, thiamin, vitamin B-12, and vitamin D.

The product description states: "Men need specific nutrients to maintain optimal health."

This comes as a company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead.

Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target’s Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of Dec. 9.

Consumers should not feed babies the products.

The recall is listed as Class II, which means the products are unlikely to cause serious harm, but still have the potential to result in temporary or reversible problems.

There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to the heavy metal can cause developmental and cognitive problems.

This latest baby food recall comes just months after Gerber, one the largest manufacturers of baby food in the U.S., announced it would be recalling it's edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard.

Gerber announced Friday that it was recalling and discontinuing its brand of “Sooth N Chew” teething sticks after receiving customer complaints about choking. The company said one emergency room visit had been reported.