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FDA recalls · F-1346-2022

EarthLab Inc recall

  • FoodWise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules, 450 mg Kava (Piper met. Root), Dosage: 1 capsule up to 3 times per day day at 450mg Kava root. 90 counts per bottle. UPC 7 48840 14284 8. Kava Capsules older lots are packaged in 250cc Wide Mouth Amber Glass Packer, Black 45/400 PP ribbed skirt screw-top lid, clear neck band, Wise Woman Herbals Large botanical label. Kava Capsules newer lots are packaged in White polypropylene packer style bottle, White serrated flat-topped lid with foam liner, clear neckband, Wise Woman Herbals label.
  • ReasonThe microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2023-05-22
  • DatesFirm started it 2022-05-11. In FDA's enforcement report 2022-06-29.
  • Sold innationwide
  • Amount1,213 units
  • Codes90KACA (90 indicates package size; KA indicates Kava; CA indicates capsule). Lots: 16754, 17157, and 17764-1. Best Used By for each lot: 10/22/21 (for 16754); 10/22/22 (for 17157); 1/26/24 (for 17764-1).
  • FirmEarthLab Inc, Creswell, OR · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-1346-2022. Class meanings: FDA.