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
- Manufacturer
- Threshold Enterprises Ltd
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Hazard
- 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.
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