Trader Joe's Statement on Lead in Gummi Vites®

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Trader Joe's Statement on Lead in Gummi Vites®

Released May 28, 2004: Trader Joe's voluntarily withdrew from sale all packages of Northwest Natural Products, Inc. Gummi Vites®, children's chewable vitamins, upon learning that there were allegations by ConsumerLab.com that the levels of lead in the vitamins exceeded FDA guidelines and California's Proposition 65 standards. The health and safety of our customers and the integrity of our products are of utmost concern to Trader Joe's. We immediately had samples from our shelves tested by an independent third-party laboratory. Results of the tests indicate that all samples fell well within both FDA guidelines and California’s Proposition 65 standards.Results of a battery of tests conducted by the manufacturer, Northwest Natural Products, Ltd., have also confirmed that the level of lead in Gummi Vites® falls well below the guidelines. A final series of tests is being conducted and results will be reported to Trader Joe's by Northwest Natural Products the week of May 31st.Northwest Natural Products, Inc., has issued a press release regarding this situation, which you can view by clicking here.Additional information, including test results, is available on the internet at: http://www.nwnaturalproducts.com/Customers may also call Northwest Natural Products directly. Please call Mary Galloway, Product Research and Support 800-661-2736 ext. 246Trader Joe’s will hold all Gummi Vites® off sale until further notice.