The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0192-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Good Herbs European Elder Recalled for GMP Violations

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling European Elder bottles 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 low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The specific hazard is a GMP violation, which is a regulatory compliance issue rather than a direct contamination or injury risk.

Plain-English summary

Good Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,099 units of European Elder, 1 & 4 oz bottles. The product is described as "The Quality Herb That Works" and is manufactured by Good Herbs, Inc. in Troy, Michigan.

The recall is being conducted because the products were not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). GMPs are regulations that ensure products are consistently produced and controlled according to quality standards.

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 product and contact the manufacturer for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Good Herbs, Inc., EUROPEAN ELDER, 1 & 4 oz bottle, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Manufacturer
Good Herbs, Inc.
Category
Food — Herbal Supplements
Hazard
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.

See all 117 products in this recall →

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