Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Vitality male enhancement dietary supplement capsules recall: Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

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Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil

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The hazard: Undeclared allergen or ingredient

The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

What the notice says: Risk Statement: Consumption of products with undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life threatening.

Why it matters: An ingredient that U.S. law requires to be declared is present but missing from the label. People who avoid that ingredient cannot make a safe choice from the packaging.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
February 20, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Vitality
Product type
Prescription & OTC drugs
Distribution
Nationwide

Products covered by this recall

Vitality male enhancement dietary supplement capsules

What the company announced

“This press release is an update to the company’s press release, previously issued on 02/20/2025, to include all pack styles.”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Benton, Arkansas – 03/03/2025 –One Source Nutrition is voluntarily recalling all lots of Vitality capsules to the Consumer level. FDA analysis has found the product to be tainted with sildenafil and tadalafil, which are ingredients in FDA approved products for treatment of male erectile dysfunction in the family of drugs known as phosphodiesterase (PDE-5) inhibitors. Products containing sildenafil and tadalafil cannot be marketed as dietary supplements. Vitality capsules is an unapproved new drug for which safety and efficacy have not been established and, therefore, subject to recall.

Risk Statement: Consumption of products with undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life threatening. People with diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, or heart disease often take nitrates. Among the adult male population, who are most likely to use this product, adult males who use nitrates for cardiac conditions are most at risk. To date, One Source Nutrition, Inc. has not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall.

The tainted Vitality capsules is marketed as a dietary supplement used as a male enhancement product and is packaged in a single pill. The affected Vitality capsules product does not have lot numbers or expiration dates. The product can be identified by a single pill in an orange and gray package with blue writing or found in bottles containing six pills. Vitality capsules was distributed Nationwide to retail outlets from wholesale distributor.

One Source Nutrition, Inc is notifying its distributors and customers by email and is arranging for return of all recalled products. Retailers that have Vitality capsules which is being recalled should return to place of purchase/discard/contact their doctor, etc.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall can contact One Source Nutrition Inc by 501-778-3311 or [email protected] on Monday thru Friday 10am to 6pm CST .

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to taking or using this drug product. Consumers should return all purchased product to place of purchase .

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

How this recall developed

The company posted 2 announcements about this recall on fda.gov. They are kept together on this page: the products, codes and places listed above are combined from all of them, and the announcement text comes from the most recent English version.

  1. February 20, 2025 — Non-English version. One Source Nutrition, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Vitality Capsules Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil Read it on fda.gov
  2. March 3, 2025 — Non-English version. One Source Nutrition, Inc. Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Vitality Capsules Due to Presence of Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil Read it on fda.gov

What to do about Allergen

Vitality — The food itself is fine. What is wrong is the label, and for the households that rely on that label it is a real risk.

  1. Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.
  2. Warn anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including schools and childminders.
  3. Report any reaction to the FDA so it is recorded against this recall.
  4. If nobody here avoids it, the product is safe to eat; the refund is still available if you would rather return it.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Remedy named in the notice: Retailers that have Vitality capsules which is being recalled should return to place of purchase/discard/contact their doctor, etc.

Company contact: One Source Nutrition — Consumers: One Source Nutrition Inc, 501-778-3311, [email protected] — Media: Steven Pate, 501-778-3311

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Company recall announcements record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Vitality prescription & otc drugs recalled?

Undeclared Sildenafil and Tadalafil Risk Statement: Consumption of products with undeclared tadalafil may interact with nitrates found in some prescription drugs (such as nitroglycerin) and may cause a significant drop in blood pressure that may be life threatening.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official FDA — Company recall announcements record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Read the official notice above for the exact ingredient involved, then check whether anyone in your home avoids it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Retailers that have Vitality capsules which is being recalled should return to place of purchase/discard/contact their doctor, etc.

Where was the recalled product sold?

It was distributed nationwide.

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