Why it was recalled
The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
Product description
Ginseng. American Ginseng , 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
No codes or lot numbers used. Production start and end date: 2/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
Where it was sold
US States: CA, TX, NV, NY.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1543-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 10, 2013
- FDA report date
- Jun 26, 2013
- Quantity
- 2,422 lbs
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Bao Gong Da Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1543-2013, exactly as published.
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- City
- Pico Rivera
- State
- CA
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 65208
- Address
- 3685 San Gabriel River Pkwy
- Code information
- No codes or lot numbers used. Production start and end date: 2/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
- Postal code
- 90660-1403
- Report date
- Jun 26, 2013
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1543-2013
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Bao Gong Da Inc
- Product quantity
- 2,422 lbs
- Termination date
- Jul 16, 2014
- Reason for recall
- The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Ginseng. American Ginseng , 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.
- Distribution pattern
- US States: CA, TX, NV, NY.
- Recall initiation date
- May 10, 2013
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jun 20, 2013