The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0220-2021·Announced 2021-01-06

WishGarden Herbs Recalls Goldenseal Powder Jars Due to Microbial Contamination

WishGarden Herbs is recalling 298 jars of Goldenseal Powder because testing found Cronobacter Sakazakii contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

WishGarden Herbs, Incorporated is recalling 298 jars of Goldenseal POWDER, 0.25 oz. (7 g) plastic jars. The product is identified by UPC 6 56490 64137 9 and specific lot codes P116 through P120 with expiration dates ranging from 12/2020 to 04/2022.

The recall was initiated because the product tested positive for Cronobacter Sakazakii, a type of microbial contamination. The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The affected product was distributed nationwide in the USA, Egypt, and Canada. Consumers should stop using the product and contact WishGarden Herbs for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Goldenseal POWDER, 0.25 oz. (7 g) plastic jars, WishGarden Herbs, Inc., Boulder, CO 80301. UPC 6 56490 64137 9
Affected units
298

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (5)

  • P116 - Exp. 12/2020
  • P117 - Exp. 05/2021
  • P118 - Exp. 10/2021
  • P119 - Exp. 01/2022
  • P120 - Exp. 04/2022

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by Wishgarden Herbs, Incorporated under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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