The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0404-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Good Herbs Recalls SARSAPARILLA for GMP Violations

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,204 bottles of SARSAPARILLA because the products 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 corresponds to a moderate severity level involving temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report any specific illnesses or injuries, and the hazard is related to manufacturing process violations rather than a specific high-risk pathogen or allergen.

Plain-English summary

Good Herbs, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,204 units of SARSAPARILLA, 1 oz bottles. The recall was initiated 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 distributed on or after October 17, 2013, are included in this recall. The source text does not specify a particular lot number or expiration date, but indicates that all units distributed after the specified date are affected.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions. This recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
Good Herbs, Inc., SARSAPARILLA, 1 oz bottle, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Manufacturer
Good Herbs, Inc.
Category
Food — Herbal Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
1,204

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 118 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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