Blueroot Health Recalls Vital Nutrients Aller-C Dietary Supplements Over Undeclared Egg, Hazelnut, and Soy Allergens

MIDDLETOWN, CT (April 10, 2026) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that Blueroot Health is expanding a voluntary recall of its Vital Nutrients Aller-C dietary supplements due to undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy allergens. As a result, the FDA states that these undeclared allergens pose a serious risk to consumers with allergies or sensitivities and can cause life-threatening reactions if consumed.

Blueroot Health recall: quick summary

Blueroot Health has expanded its earlier recall to include all products from lot 25E04 after discovering undeclared allergens during internal testing. Additionally, the company distributed the affected Aller-C supplements nationwide through online retailers between September 2025 and March 2026. Although the company has reported no illnesses, regulators urge individuals with egg, hazelnut, or soy allergies to avoid the product immediately. Therefore, consumers should stop using the supplements and return them for a replacement.

What happened?

The FDA said Blueroot Health initiated the recall after discovering that certain lots of its Vital Nutrients Aller-C supplements may contain undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy. The agency announced the recall on April 10, 2026, and noted that it expands a previous action that initially included only select lots.

Meanwhile, the company told regulators it became aware of the issue during routine internal testing. In addition, the FDA reported that VitalNutrients.co and other online retailers distributed the affected products nationwide between September 2025 and March 2026.

In its recall alert, the FDA warned that “people who have allergies and/or severe sensitivity to egg, hazelnut, and soy run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.”

Affected products

Brand	Product	Size	UPC	Best by date	Issue	Affected areas
Vital Nutrients	Aller-C Dietary Supplement	200	693465524213 / 693465000090	05/27	Undeclared egg, hazelnut, soy	Nationwide
Vital Nutrients	Aller-C Dietary Supplement	100	693465524114 / 693465000083	05/27	Undeclared egg, hazelnut, soy	Nationwide

What caused the issue?

The FDA notice states that undeclared egg, hazelnut, and soy allergens triggered the recall. As a result, these allergens can cause severe reactions, including anaphylaxis, in sensitive individuals.

Furthermore, the agency confirmed that no illnesses have been reported to date. However, symptoms of an allergic reaction may include hives, swelling, difficulty breathing, gastrointestinal distress, and, in severe cases, life-threatening anaphylaxis.

In particular, individuals with known food allergies (especially to eggs, tree nuts, or soy) are most at risk. Meanwhile, company officials identified the issue through internal testing, highlighting the importance of quality control and labeling accuracy.

Questions you might have

Here’s what you should do

• Stop using the product immediately if you have it
• Check the label for lot numbers 25E04, 25E04-A, or 25E04-B and expiration date 05/27
• Return the product to Blueroot Health for a replacement
• Contact the company at (888) 328-9992 or [email protected] for assistance

Behind the brand

Blueroot Health, based in Middletown, Connecticut, produces Vital Nutrients dietary supplements widely used for immune and nutritional support. The company stated in its recall notice that it has “promptly reported the issue to the FDA” and is working to address the situation.

The company also noted that it has ceased distribution of the affected products and is cooperating with regulators to ensure consumer safety.

Other relevant recalls

Allergen-related recalls remain one of the most common in the food and supplement industry. Similar incidents have involved undeclared nuts, dairy, and soy in packaged goods. Recent examples include Suzanna’s Kitchen recalling fully cooked breaded chicken products over undeclared soy, Ukrop’s recalling decorated pound cakes for the same allergen, and Favorina recalling chocolate ladybugs German-style nougat due to undeclared hazelnuts. Retailers have also been affected, with Costco recalling mini beignets over undeclared hazelnuts, while Fran’s Chocolates issued a recall of its plant-based bars for the same reason. Food safety specialists emphasize that cross-contact and labeling errors remain among the most frequent causes behind these incidents.

“Undeclared food allergens are the number one leading cause of Class I food recalls… Consumers deserve to know exactly what they are buying.”

Eran Mizrahi, CEO of Source86, added:

“Food safety isn’t just about compliance; it’s about trust. Every recall reminds us how vital it is to maintain transparency, rigorous checks, and supplier accountability.”

Broader pattern

This recall reflects a broader trend of allergen-related recalls across dietary supplements and packaged foods. As products become more complex and supply chains expand, ensuring accurate labeling remains a critical challenge for manufacturers.

Ensuring safe eats

This recall underscores the importance of strict allergen controls and accurate labeling in protecting consumer health. Indeed, even small lapses can pose serious risks, particularly for individuals with severe allergies.

Therefore, consumers should check their products carefully and follow recall instructions. At the same time, companies must strengthen testing, traceability, and labeling verification processes to prevent similar incidents.

In this context, at Source86, we support brands with ingredient sourcing, FSQA oversight, and private label production, helping ensure supply chains remain transparent, compliant, and ready to respond when safety issues arise. For more information, contact us.