The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0100-2014·Announced 2013-11-13

Source Naturals GABA Supplement Recalled for Metal Fragment

Source Naturals is recalling GABA dietary supplements because a metal fragment was found in a tablet during inspection.

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 corresponds to a moderate severity score under the rubric for potential harm that is not likely to cause serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Source Naturals, Inc. is recalling specific lots of Serene Science/Source Naturals brand GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), CALM MIND dietary supplements. The recall was initiated after the firm discovered a small piece of metal fragment in one tablet during its internal inspection process.

The affected products include 45-count, 90-count, and 180-count bottles of the supplement. The specific lot numbers involved are FG-40244, FG-40421, FG-40679, FG-40245, FG-40422, FG-40680, and FG-40681. All affected packages have a best-by date of 3/21/17. The product was distributed nationwide.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots should stop using the product and contact the distributor, Threshold Enterprises Ltd, for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Serene Science/Source Naturals brand GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), CALM MIND, A dietary supplement, 45 Tablets, Item #: SN0237; 90 Tablets, Item #: SN0240; 180 Tablets, Item #: SN0268; Product label states, "manufactured for Source Naturals, Inc., P.O. Box 2118, Santa Cr
Affected units
3,976

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 (10)

  • Item #: SN0237 - 45 Count
  • Lot Numbers: FG-40244
  • FG-40421
  • FG-40679
  • Item #: SN0240 - 90 Count
  • Lot Numbers: FG-40245
  • FG-40422
  • FG-40680
  • Item #: SN0268 -180 Count Lot Number: FG-40681
  • All packages have BEST BY DATE 3/21/17

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.