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Class II Recall

Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 15 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticu

EarthLab Inc

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 1 by EarthLab Inc. Reason: The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts..

Details

Source

Food Recall

External ID

F-1347-2022

Action Date

2022-06-29

Status

Terminated

Category

food

Product Description

Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 15 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) and 9 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) depending on lot. Dosage: 60 drops 1-2 times a day. Product is packaged in Amber Glass Boston Round bottle, Black serrated polypropylene dropper assembly with rubber bulb (2oz only) or Black serrated phenolic lid with polypropylene cone insert (4oz and larger), Clear neck band, Wise Woman Herbals label. Each size has the following UPCs: 2 oz UPC 7 48840 14275 6 4 oz UPC 7 48840 14276 3 8 oz UPC 7 48840 14277 0 16 oz UPC 7 48840 14278 7 32 oz UPC 7 48840 14279 4

Lot/Code Info: 2PIGL, 4PIGL, 8PIGL, 16PIGL, 32PIGL. (1st digit indicates package size; PI indicates Piper, Latin name of Kava; GL indicates Glycerite). Lots: 17816, 17391, 16988, 16872, 16742. Best Used By for each lot: 9/10/23 (for 17816); 10/2/22 (for 17391); 10/24/21 (for 16988); 8/7/21 (for 16872); 4/25/21 (for 16742).

Quantity Affected: 2 fl oz = 704 units; 4 fl oz = 262 units; 8 fl oz = 65 units; 16 fl oz = 30 units; 32 fl oz = 1 unit

Reason for Recall

The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.

Distribution

nationwide

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-05-11

Company

EarthLab Inc

Creswell, OR

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 78 food recalls issued in the same week, part of 204 food-related FDA actions this month.

EarthLab Inc has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (EarthLab Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does EarthLab Inc have FDA actions?

EarthLab Inc has 3 FDA actions in our database, including 3 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "F-1347-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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