Costco Issues Urgent Recall for Multivitamin That May Contain Metal Fragments
Costco customers in Canada may need to check their medicine cabinets, as a multivitamin sold at the warehouse giant has been recalled due to it potentially containing metal fragments.
On May 21, the Canadian government issued a health recall for Kirkland Signature Women 50+ multivitamins, stating that they "may contain the presence of foreign matter." The national recall furthermore states that consumers should "discontinue use of the affected product. Consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns."
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The vitamins, made by Vita Health Products Inc. in Winnipeg, Canada, come in a white pill bottle with a silver and purple label. The affected tablets, which may contain metal fragments, were part of lot number 5J46568W7. The Canadian government urges consumers to check to see if their product was affected, to consult with their healthcare provider prior to discontinuing their use of the product, and to contact the recalling firm if they have any questions.
"Costco Wholesale records indicate you may have purchased Kirkland Signature Women 50+ (multivitamin and minerals) Tablets (Costco Item 7013050) at a Costco warehouse or on Costco.ca between February 2026 and May 2026," the retailer said in a urgent recall e-mail sent to consumers. "Please do not consume, serve, use, sell or distribute the Kirkland Signature Women 50+ (multivitamin and minerals) Tablets that are being recalled. You may return the Kirkland Signature Women 50+ (multivitamin and minerals) Tablets to a Costco warehouse to obtain a full refund," it continued.
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The Kirkland Signature Women 50+ Multivitamin currently has an average 4.1 out of 5 star rating on the Costco Canada website, where consumers say it is "the best value in a multi-vitamin," calling the $27.99 Canadian ($20.26 US) bottle of 365 tablets "very affordable."
Although Costco in the United States also sells several multivitamin products specifically for people over 50, including some for women, the affected Canadian multivitamin is not available for purchase in the United States. The Kirkland Signature Adult 50+ Mature multivitamin is designed for both men and women over 50, as is the Centrum Silver Adults 50+ Multivitamin. Centrum also makes multivitamins under its silver line for men and women, with more vitamins E, K, B6, B12, thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, manganese, and chromium in the men's version. The women's version has more folate, calcium, magnesium, and selenium. One a Day also sells men's and women's 50+ vitamins at Costco.
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This story was originally published May 26, 2026 at 4:22 PM.