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Class II
EarthLab Inc
Recall #F-1347-2022 · Initiated 2022-05-11
Plain-language summary
by FoodRecallsDB.infoWhat happened
EarthLab Inc is recalling Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite in multiple bottle sizes because testing found higher than acceptable levels of yeast and mold in the product. This is a Class II recall, meaning the product could cause health problems but is unlikely to cause serious harm.
Who is at risk
Anyone who has purchased this product should be concerned, particularly people with weakened immune systems, allergies to mold, or sensitivities to contaminated supplements.
What to do
Check if you own any Wise Woman Herbals Kava Glycerite by looking for the product name and UPC codes listed (2 oz, 4 oz, 8 oz, 16 oz, or 32 oz bottles). If you have any of these products, stop using them and contact the manufacturer or your retailer for a refund or replacement.
Product
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
Reason for recall
The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.
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
Distribution
nationwide
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).
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial notification
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Terminated
2023-05-22
Recalling firm
EarthLab Inc
185 N Mill St
Creswell, OR 97426-9888
United States
Recall classification
Remote probability of serious adverse health consequences, or temporary reversible consequences.