The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1160-2020·Announced 2020-04-15

Herbal Doctor Remedies Recalls Skin Lift Balm for Unapproved New Drug Status

Herbal Doctor Remedies is recalling Skin Lift Balm because the product is misbranded as an unapproved new drug. The balm was sold online in the US and internationally.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation where use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text identifies the issue as misbranding as an unapproved new drug without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, aligning with the Moderate severity criteria for labeling/regulatory violations.

Plain-English summary

Herbal Doctor Remedies is voluntarily recalling Skin Lift Balm. The recall was initiated because the product was found to be misbranded as an unapproved new drug, which constitutes a deviation from Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP).

The affected product is Skin Lift Balm, distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies located in Alhambra, CA. The recall covers all lots within their expiry dates. The products were sold online within the United States and internationally to Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Herbal Doctor Remedies at 1(800) 600-0808 for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Skin Lift Balm, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

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 (1)

  • All lots within expiry

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 70 recalled by Herbal Doctor Remedies 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.

See all 70 products in this recall →