Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder recalled for elevated lead contamination
Zaarah Herbals brand Vasaka Powder is being recalled due to elevated lead contamination. The herbal powder, sold in 100g jars, poses significant health risks to consumers.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This recall carries FDA Class I classification, the agency's most serious category. Lead is a known neurotoxin that poses significant health risks, and FDA Class I designation indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Zaarah Herbals brand Vasaka Powder has been recalled due to elevated lead contamination. The affected product is packaged in 100g clear jars with gold lids and carries UPC 6 35028 99967 0. Batch VK 04, manufactured in July 2022, contains 6.504 ppm of lead. A total of 46.98 cases have been distributed across New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, and California.
Lead is a toxic metal that poses serious health risks with any level of exposure. Lead can cause neurological damage, developmental delays in children, anemia, kidney damage, and other adverse health effects. The presence of elevated lead in herbal supplements intended for human consumption presents a significant public health concern.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately and check their homes for any Vasaka Powder with batch number VK 04 manufactured in July 2022. If you have consumed the product and have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or Poison Control for guidance.
The recalled product
- Product
- Zaarah Herbals brand Vasaka Powder; packaged in 100g clear jars with gold lids; UPC: 6 35028 99967 0
- Manufacturer
- NEW YORK WHOLESALE GROUP
- Category
- Food — Herbal Supplement
- Hazard
- lead-contamination
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 (1)
- Batch No: VK 04 Mfd. Date: July / 2022
Distribution
Distributed in 4 states:
- CA
- CT
- NJ
- NY
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