Why it was recalled
The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.
Product description
Wise 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.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
90KACA (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).
Where it was sold
nationwide
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-1346-2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- May 11, 2022
- FDA report date
- Jun 29, 2022
- Quantity
- 1,213 units
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- EarthLab Inc
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-1346-2022, exactly as published.
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- City
- Creswell
- State
- OR
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 90203
- Address
- 185 N Mill St
- Code information
- 90KACA (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).
- Postal code
- 97426-9888
- Report date
- Jun 29, 2022
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-1346-2022
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- EarthLab Inc
- Product quantity
- 1,213 units
- Termination date
- May 22, 2023
- Reason for recall
- The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Wise 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.
- Distribution pattern
- nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- May 11, 2022
- Initial firm notification
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Center classification date
- Jun 22, 2022