The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0300-2017·Announced 2017-07-26

GnuPharma Foundation Herbal Supplement Recalled for E. coli Contamination

GnuPharma Corp. is recalling Foundation 100% Herbal Supplement because one ingredient failed identity testing and two failed microbiological testing for E. coli.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (E. coli) without reported illness, which meets the criteria for a High severity score (3) under the rubric.

Plain-English summary

GnuPharma Corp. is recalling 9 bottles of GnuPharma Foundation 100% Herbal Supplement, 60 capsules. The recall affects products manufactured prior to May 8, 2017, which were distributed in the United States.

The recall was initiated because one ingredient failed identity testing and two ingredients failed microbiological testing for E. coli. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
GnuPharma Foundation 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules
Manufacturer
GnuPharma Corp.
Affected units
9

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)

  • products manufactured prior to May 8th
  • 2017.

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by GnuPharma Corp. 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 6 products in this recall →