NOW Health Group Inc.

Recall #F-0157-2022 · Initiated 2021-10-01

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What happened

NOW Health Group is recalling NOW Bee Pollen 500mg capsules because the product may contain Metronidazole, an antibiotic medication that should not be in dietary supplements. This appears to be a manufacturing or contamination issue.

Who is at risk

Anyone who has purchased this product should be concerned, particularly people taking other medications or those with allergies to Metronidazole.

What to do

If you have this product (UPC 733739025203), stop using it. Check the product container to confirm the UPC number, then contact NOW Health Group or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you have consumed this product and experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor or poison control.

Product

NOW Bee Pollen 500mg 100 VCAPS UPC 733739025203

Reason for recall

Product may contain Metronidazole

Quantity affected

33,056 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: 3209226 3184250

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

FAX

Terminated

2024-08-12