The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0188-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Good Herbs EPAZOTE Recalled for Failure to Meet GMP Standards

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling EPAZOTE 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, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or specific hazards beyond the failure to meet GMP standards, which aligns with the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling EPAZOTE, 1 & 4 oz bottles, because the products were not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The recall involves approximately 1,099 total units for all products.

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 should stop using the recalled products and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Good Herbs, Inc., EPAZOTE, 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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