The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0633-2021·Announced 2021-06-09

Mahayograj Guggulu Dietary Supplement Recalled for High Lead Contamination

Garry N Sun USA Inc. is recalling Mahayograj Guggulu dietary supplement capsules and powder due to high lead levels detected in a consumer sample. The product was distributed across multiple U.S. states and Canada.

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 FDA classified this as a Class I recall, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. Lead contamination in a dietary supplement represents a serious health hazard requiring immediate action, even though no illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Garry N Sun USA Inc. is recalling Mahayograj Guggulu, a dietary supplement sold as 120 vegetarian capsules and 1/2 lb. bags of powder. The recall was initiated after the State of Iowa collected a consumer sample and found high levels of lead at 12,200 mg/kg.

The affected product has lot number #11850 with a use-by date of 12/31/2023. The supplement was distributed to North Carolina, Arkansas, Hawaii, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Washington, Michigan, California, Canada, and Germany.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and consult with a healthcare provider about potential lead exposure. Those with questions or concerns may contact the manufacturer, Garry N Sun USA Inc., located at 1030 Matley Lane, Unit A, Reno, NV 89502.

The recalled product

Product
Mahayograj Guggulu; 120 Vegetarian Capsules, 1/2 lb. bags of powder Dietary Supplement, 1030 Matley Lane, Unit A Reno, NV 89502 Serving size: 2 capsule Servings per container: 60 Proprietary Blend - 500 mg Certified Organic Distributed by Garry N Sun USA
Manufacturer
Garry N Sun USA Inc.
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot number #11850
  • Use by date of 12/31/2023

Distribution

Distributed in 11 states:

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