Recall record at a glance
| Official record | F-1726-2013 |
|---|---|
| Category | Food Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | NOW Foods |
| Report date | Jul 31, 2013 |
| Recall initiation date | Jul 3, 2013 |
| Quantity | 2,571 bottles |
| Location | Bloomingdale, IL, United States |
Official product description
White plastic bottle with blue cap containing 90 capsules; Ashwagandha Extract; 450 mg; CODE 4603; Manufactured by NOW FOODS; 395 S. Glen Ellyn Rd., Bloomingdale, IL 60108, USA
Why the product was recalled
It has been determined that this product contains an undeclared ingredient, licorice extract, which contains glycyrrhizin derived from licorice root.
Distribution information
US: Nationwide; Foreign: United Kingdom
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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