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News Release
March 25, 2026
32% of Multivitamins Fail Testing in ConsumerLab Tests
White Plains, NY, March 25, 2026 — Multivitamin and multimineral supplements are among the most widely used dietary supplements, but new testing by ConsumerLab.com shows that not all products deliver what they promise.
News Release
May 25, 2023
Best and Worst Multivitamins According to ConsumerLab – Nearly 30% Fail Testing
White Plains, New York, May 25, 2023 — Recent ConsumerLab tests revealed problems with nearly 30% of the popular multivitamin and multimineral supplements selected for testing. Gummy vitamins were particularly likely to have issues.
Clinical Update
3/04/2022
Probiotics: Single or Multi-Strain?
Are multi-strain probiotics more effective than single-strain probiotics? Find out what a recent study showed in the Single-strain or multi-strain? section of our Probiotics Supplements Review. Also see our Top Picks for probiotics based on intended use.
News Release
April 28, 2020
Best and Worst Multivitamins Revealed by ConsumerLab -- Problems Found With 44% of Multis Tested
White Plains, New York, April 28, 2020 — Multivitamin/multimineral supplements are among the top five most popular supplements, but with so many different formulas on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right one.
News Release
November 01, 2017
Gummies Are Most Likely to Fail Testing in Review of Multivitamins -- Best and Worst Multivitamins Identified by ConsumerLab Testing
White Plains, New York, November 1, 2017 — Multivitamin/multimineral supplements are among the most popular supplements, with many consumers relying on them to provide nutrients they may not get from their diets. However, ConsumerLab.
News Release
December 06, 2016
Which Brands of Alpha Lipoic Acid are Best? -- ConsumerLab.com Tests Lipoic Acid Supplements for Quality, Identifying Top Picks
White Plains, New York, December 6, 2016 — Alpha-lipoic acid supplements may improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar control in people with type 2 diabetes, reduce symptoms of diabetic peripheral neuropathy, and enhance weight loss when dieting.
Clinical Update
2/02/2024
Probiotic for IBS?
Did a multi-strain probiotic improve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in a recent study? Find out in the Symptoms of IBS section of our Probiotics Supplements Review. Also find out which product containing this specific multi-strain probiotic was tested and Approved by ConsumerLab.
Clinical Update
4/14/2023
Many Prenatal Multis Found Lacking
As ConsumerLab has pointed out in the past, many prenatal supplements don't contain the right amounts of key ingredients. A recent analysis by nutrition experts of over 400 products on the market in the U.S. came to the same conclusion. Get the details in our Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements Review, which includes our Top Pick prenatal multivitamin as well as our Top Pick overall multi and Top Picks by age and gender.
Clinical Update
4/25/2023
Multivitamins That Cause Nausea
Some people experience nausea or stomach upset after taking a multivitamin. Find out which ingredients may cause this problem and how to avoid nausea when taking a multi in our Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements Review.
Also see our Top Picks among multivitamins.
Clinical Update
9/11/2021
Hunter HP800 Air Purifier Review
See our review of the Hunter HP800 Multi-Room Large Console Air Purifier, as well as our Top Picks among air purifiers, in our article about the Best Air Purifiers for Reducing the Spread of COVID.
Clinical Update
11/11/2012
Multivitamin and the Heart
Does taking a daily multivitamin reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke? No, according to a recently published, major U.S. study. Those who took the popular multi, however, were more likely to report a particular side effect than those who took placebo. For details, see the update in the Multivitamin Supplements Review. More >>
Clinical Update
2/07/2015
Fewer Heart Disease Deaths Among Multivitamin Users
A new study found that multivitamin-mineral users were 35% less likely to die of heart disease than non-users over a period of about 20 years. The apparent benefit was greater for certain people and depended on the type of multi. For more details, as well as our product reviews, see the Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
5/25/2014
Probiotic for IBS Symptoms
A recent study found that a multi-strain probiotic reduced certain symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Get the details, as well as our tests of probiotic products, in the updated Probiotic Supplements Review >>
Clinical Update
9/24/2019
Does Green Tea Prevent Cognitive Decline?
Does drinking green tea reduce the risk of cognitive decline and, if so, how much do you have to drink? A multi-year study addressed this question. See the results in the Memory and Cognition section of the Green Tea Review. Also see our Top Picks for green tea.
Product Update
5/07/2026
Caution: Too Much B-6 in Your Multi?
A CL member reported serious neurologic symptoms after using a popular daily multivitamin – linked to its very high dose of vitamin B-6. Get the details (and how to spot this issue) in our Multivitamin Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among multivitamins based on quality, dose, and price.
Product Update
2/12/2026
Caution With Women’s Multi
A women's multivitamin was reported to contain much greater amounts of vitamins than listed, which could pose health risks for some people. For details, see our Multivitamins Review, which includes our Top Picks.
Clinical Update
6/14/2024
Do Probiotics Contain Claimed Strains?
Genetic testing of popular multi-strain probiotic supplements determined how many did or did not contain their listed strains (product names were, unfortunately, not published). For details, see the Quality Concerns section in our Probiotic Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among probiotics.
Clinical Update
1/06/2025
Heavy Metals in Multivitamins?
Tests conducted by a separate group reported "unsafe" levels of lead, arsenic, and/or cadmium in a children’s multi and a prenatal supplement (which ConsumerLab also tested). See our take on this in our Multivitamin and Multimineral Supplements Review, which includes our Top Picks among multivitamins.
Clinical Update
6/06/2023
Broad-Spectrum Multi for Depression & Anxiety?
Did taking a "broad-spectrum micronutrient" improve symptoms of depression and anxiety? Find out in our article about broad-spectrum micronutrients.
News Release
January 12, 2016
Problems Found with 32% of Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplements -- ConsumerLab.com Identifies Good Choices for Men, Women, and Children
White Plains, New York, January 12, 2016 — You can't always judge a supplement by its label -- or by its price, according to a new report from ConsumerLab.com, which recently tested dozens of multivitamin/multimineral supplements.
News Release
June 16, 2011
ConsumerLab.com puts multivitamins to the test
June 16, 2011, New York, NY — Laboratory test results of 60 multivitamins have shown that you can't always judge a supplement by its label—or by its price. "Consumers should know that multivitamins vary widely in quality, "says Tod Cooperman, M.D., President of ConsumerLab.com.
News Release
March 31, 2009
ConsumerLab.com Warns of Problems with Multivitamins and Vitamin Water -- Defects Found in Over 30% of Supplements Selected for Testing; Several Popular Children's Multis Exceed Tolerable Upper Intake Levels
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK — MARCH 31, 2009 — Over 30% of multivitamins recently selected for testing by ConsumerLab.com were found to contain significantly more or less ingredient than claimed or were contaminated with lead.
Recalls & Warnings
April 10, 2025
MTM OPS Men’s Multivitamin Recalled
On April 9, 2025, MTN OPS, LLC recalled 7,546 bottles of MTN OPS MULTI-V Men's Daily Multivitamin dietary supplement because it contains undeclared soy flour.
Recalls & Warnings
June 26, 2025
California Gold Iron and Multis Recalled
On June 26, 2025, iHerb recalled California Gold Nutrition Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women’s Multivitamin, and Ultamins Women’s 50+ Multivitamins because the bottles and blister packs are not child-resistant, which may pose a risk of iron poisoning for young ...
Recalls & Warnings
April 14, 2026
Bari Life, Bird&Be, Dr. Fuhrman & Other Multis Recalled
On April 10, 2026, the U.S.
News Release
May 21, 2004
Consumers warned of pitfalls with some multivitamins and vitamin waters — Testing by ConsumerLab.com uncovers problems with many brands
WHITE PLAINS, NY — FRIDAY MAY 21, 2004 — (Updated June 2, 2004) — ConsumerLab.com reported the results today of a major new analysis of popular multivitamin products.
Recalls & Warnings
November 21, 2014
Seller of Diabetes, Prostate Supplements and More Warned for Manufacturing Violations, Drug Claims
On October 7, 2014, the FDA issued a warning letter to dietary supplement distributor Windmill Health Products, LLC, following a facility inspection which found the company's products, including Nutri-Betic caplets, Vita-betic caplets, ProstrinRx tablets, Polyflavanol capsules, and Glucoflex Joint ...
Recalls & Warnings
May 09, 2022
$149 Million in Refunds from AdvoCare Settlement
On May 5, 2022, the FTC announced it will be returning more than $149 million to individuals who sold AdvoCare supplements as distributors through the company’s multi-level-marketing (MLM) plan.
Recalls & Warnings
February 02, 2023
DoTerra Sellers Ordered to Pay $15,000 for Deceptive COVID-19 Claims
On January 30, 2023, the website truthinadvertising.org reported that the U.S.
Recalls & Warnings
February 01, 2022
Complaint Submitted to FTC for doTerra Essential Oil COVID Claims
On January 28, 2022, the website truthinadvertising.org submitted a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) against doTerra International, LLC. following a series of Zoom calls from the company titled "Protocols for the Current Climate.
Recalls & Warnings
October 15, 2007
US Marshalls Seize Charantea Supplements Promoted for Diabetes, Anemia and Hypertension
At the request of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), on October 9, 2007, U.S. Marshals seized approximately $71,000 of goods from FulLife Natural Options, Inc., of Boca Raton, Fla., which marketed and distributed Charantea Ampalaya Capsules and Charantea Ampalaya Tea.
Recalls & Warnings
June 09, 2020
Six More Multi-Level Marketing Companies Warned for Coronavirus and Deceptive Earnings Claims
On June 5, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to six multi-level marketing companies for selling products such as immune system boosters and probiotics with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19) and/or for misrepresenting potential earnings people who have ...
Recalls & Warnings
February 04, 2020
Seller of Digestion Supplements Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On January 10, 2020, the FDA issued a warning letter to Marco Pharma International LLC, which found the company's Absinthium Herbal Liquid Extract 100 ml (Absinthium), promoted for "digestive support", and other products, including S21 Multi Somaplex 100 ml (Multi Somaplex), ...
Recalls & Warnings
October 01, 2019
Lead and Arsenic Found in Multi Mineral & Vitamin Supplement
On September 30, 2019, Cellect Products Inc. and Oglethorpe Ltd. issued a recall of one lot of Cellect®, Essentials Factor® Multi Mineral & Vitamin Supplement Unflavored Powder Mix because it was found to contain unsafe levels of lead and arsenic.
Recalls & Warnings
October 04, 2013
Nature Made Recalls Full Strength Mini Multivitamins
On September 12, 2013, Nature Made issued a voluntary recall of its Full Strength Mini Multivitamins because the vitamin B1 and B12 in these multivitamins was found to lose potency more rapidly than expected.
Recalls & Warnings
April 28, 2020
Ten Multi-Level Marketing Companies Warned for Coronavirus and Deceptive Earnings Claims
On April 24, 2020, the FTC announced that it sent warning letters to ten multi-level marketing companies for selling products such as essential oils and immune system boosters with unsupported claims that they can treat coronavirus (COVID-19) and/or for misrespresenting potential earnings people ...
Recalls & Warnings
January 14, 2017
FTC Sends Checks to Herbalife Multi-Level Marketing Program Participants
On January 10, 2017, the FTC announced it is mailing checks to approximately 350,000 people who lost money running Herbalife businesses.
Recalls & Warnings
June 09, 2016
Nature Made Multis and B Complex Recalled Due to Salmonella, Staph Risk
On June 8, 2016 Pharmavite LLC issued a recall of the following Nature Made® multivitamin and B complex supplements because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella or Staphylococcus aureus:
Recalls & Warnings
May 10, 2016
Multis and Energy Mixes Recalled
On May 9, 2016, Let's Talk Health, Inc. issued a recall of the following supplements because they contain the undeclared allergens soy and milk:
Recalls & Warnings
July 12, 2013
Herbal Supplement Company Warned For Drug Claims, Manufacturing Violations
On June 18, 2013, the FDA issued a warning letter to Herbs of Light, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
January 30, 2013
Seller of Omega-3 and Emu Oil Supplements Warned For Drug Claims, Misbranding
On November 19, 2012, the FDA issued a warning letter to Emu Products & Management, Inc. after a review of the company's website found statements that promoted the dietary supplements Multi-Omega Gel Caps, Recovery Gel Caps, ARP Gel Caps and the topical skin products Extreme Cryo Gel, F.A.C.E.
Recalls & Warnings
April 23, 2016
More Multis Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On April 21, 2016, MagZuma Nutrition issued a recall of the following multivitamin supplements because they contain the undeclared allergens soy and milk:
Recalls & Warnings
April 23, 2016
Multivitamin Recalled Due To Allergen Risk
On April 19, 2016, Exceptional Health Products issued a recall of Angel Wings Daily Multi 120 Capsules because they contain the undeclared potential allergens soy and milk.
Recalls & Warnings
September 25, 2018
Seller of B Vitamins, Multis, Glucosamine & More Warned for Manufacturing Violations
On August 31, 2018, the FDA issued a warning letter to Independent Nutrition Inc., following a facility inspection which the company's products, including B-50 Complete, Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Complex (a.k.a.
Recalls & Warnings
March 16, 2006
Garden of Life, Maker of Primal Defense, Settles FTC Charges
On March 9, 2006, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced that an operation that marketed dietary supplements sold at Whole Foods Market, GNC, the Vitamin Shoppe, and on the Internet settled FTC charges that they made deceptive advertising claims about their supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
September 02, 2016
Maker of Prescription Multi to Pay $15.5 Million to Settle Lawsuit Over Ingredient Claim
Endo Health Solutions Inc. has reportedly agreed to pay $15.5 million to settle a class action lawsuit which alleged its Qualitest Multi-Vitamin with Fluoride Chewable Tablets contained just 44% of the fluoride claimed on the label.
Recalls & Warnings
November 04, 2015
Senator Investigates Herbalife Business Practices, Calls for Reforms
A report accusing multi-level-marketing supplement company Herbalife of using "fraudulent practices" and operating an "illegal pyramid scheme" was issued in October of 2015 by New York's Office of State Senator Jeff Klein and Public Advocate Letitia James.
Recalls & Warnings
July 10, 2012
Children's Probiotics Recalled Due to Potential Salmonella Contamination
On July 9, 2012, Sedona Labs announced the voluntary recall of certain lots of iFlora Kids Multi-Probiotic and iFlora 4-Kids Powder distributed between 3/16/2011 and 5/3/2012 due to potential contamination with Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
January 02, 2012
Manufacturing Violations for Multivitamin, Vitamin K and Other Supplements
On December 19, 2011, the U.S. FDA sent a Warning Letter to Milk Specialties Global regarding manufacturing violations. Affected products include PrimaForce Proliver Capsules, Dr. Mercola Vitamin K2, Active Women’s Multivitamin/Multimineral, Cremagnavol, Immune Support, and HPF Women’s Multi.
Recalls & Warnings
August 02, 2013
Vitamin B, Vitamin C and Multimineral Supplements Recalled Due To Anabolic Steroid Risk
On July 31, 2013, Purity First Health Products, Inc.
Recalls & Warnings
June 13, 2012
FDA Warns NatureMost of Failing to Follow Good Manufacturing Practices
The U.S. FDA recently sent a Warning Letter to NatureMost of New England regarding violations of FDA regulations int the manufacture and marketing of its dietary supplements.
Recalls & Warnings
May 02, 2016
Liquid Multi Recalled Due to Allergen Risk
On April 26, 2016, Schaffner Distributing Pronutri LLC. issued a recall of Re-VITA-lize Whole Food Liquid Vitamin (in tropical orange flavor) because it contains undeclared soy lecithin.
Recalls & Warnings
June 11, 2016
Vitacost Settles Magnesium Supplement Lawsuit
Supplement retailer Vitacost.com has settled a class action lawsuit which alleged the magnesium content of the following Vitacost magnesium products was misrepresented because the labels failed to list magnesium oxide as an ingredient:
Recalls & Warnings
June 30, 2002
Recall of Dalyvite Liquid Multivitamin
In its June 26, 2002 Enforcement Report, the U.S. FDA reported the following Class III Food Recall. A Class III recall is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
