The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0421-2015·Announced 2014-11-05

Good Herbs St. John's Wort Recalled for GMP Violations

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling St. John's Wort 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 situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The source text does not report specific illnesses or injuries, fitting the Moderate category for GMP violations without reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Good Herbs, Inc. is recalling approximately 1,204 units of St. John's Wort, 1 oz bottles, because the products were not manufactured under Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs). The recall includes all lots distributed on or after October 17, 2013.

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.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Good Herbs, Inc., ST. JOHN'S WORT, 1 oz bottle, 550 Oliver Dr Troy, MI 48084 The Quality Herb That Works
Manufacturer
Good Herbs, Inc.
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
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.

See all 118 products in this recall →

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