The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0158-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Good Herbs Chinese Licorice Recalled for GMP Violations

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling Chinese Licorice products because they were not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

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 reasonable probability that use will cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text cites GMP violations without reporting specific illnesses or injuries, aligning with a moderate severity rating.

Plain-English summary

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,099 units of Chinese Licorice in 1 and 4 oz bottles. The recall is being conducted because the products were not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

The affected products were distributed nationally in Arizona, California, Connecticut, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, and Wyoming. No international distribution was reported. All lots were distributed on or after October 17, 2013.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact Good Herbs, Inc. for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Good Herbs, Inc., CHINESE LICORICE, 1 & 4 oz bottle, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Manufacturer
Good Herbs, Inc.
Affected units
1,099

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 (2)

  • All lots distributed on or after October 17
  • 2013.

Distribution

Distributed in 18 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 117 recalled by Good Herbs, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) 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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