The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0462-2015·Announced 2014-11-12

Saba Shark Cartilage Complex Recalled for Potential Salmonella Presence

AMS Health Sciences is recalling Saba Shark Cartilage Complex dietary supplements due to the potential presence of Salmonella.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "The product is being recalled due to the potential presence of Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

AMS Health Sciences is voluntarily recalling Saba Shark Cartilage Complex Dietary Supplement, 500 mg, 60 Capsules. The recall is being conducted because of the potential presence of Salmonella in the product.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide throughout the US and in Canada. The specific lot number is 416349, with a use-by date of 08/16. A total of 2,014 bottles are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the distributor for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Saba Shark Cartilage Complex Dietary Supplement, 500 mg, 60 Capsules, Distributed by Saba 711 NE 39th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Affected units
2,014

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)

  • Lot number 416349
  • 08/16

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Same manufacturer · AMS Health Sciences

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