NOW Health Group Inc.

Recall #F-0155-2022 · Initiated 2021-10-01

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What happened

Royal Jelly supplements sold under the NOW, Sofico, and Lifesource Vitamins brands may contain Metronidazole, an antibiotic medication not listed on the label. The FDA is recalling approximately 88,890 units distributed across the United States and 15 other countries.

Who is at risk

Anyone taking these supplements could be affected, particularly people who are allergic to Metronidazole, pregnant women, or those taking medications that interact with antibiotics.

What to do

Check if you have any of the recalled products using the UPC codes listed (733739025654, 733739150523, or 610265580430). If you do, stop taking them and contact the retailer or NOW Health Group for a refund. Consult your doctor if you have taken this product and have concerns.

Product

NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS (Distributed by Sofico) UPC 733739150523 Lifesource Vitamins 1500mg 60 Veg Caps UPC 610265580430

Reason for recall

Product may contain Metronidazole

Quantity affected

88,890 units

Distribution

Total number of domestic consignees = 1576 (including 2 private label customers). Domestic online and retail to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY. Total number of foreign consignees = 21 (including 1 private label customer). International distribution to retail locations in Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates. International distribution to a distributor in Cairo, Egypt.

Lot / code info

Lots: 3203587 3172171 3184045 3214752 (Lifesource) 3184027 (Sofico)

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

FAX

Terminated

2024-08-12