The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1131-2016·Announced 2016-05-04

NOW Foods Recalls Gingko Biloba Supplements Due to Undeclared Soy

NOW Foods is recalling Gingko Biloba 60mg capsules because they contain undeclared soy lecithin. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the place of purchase.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves allergen mislabeling (undeclared soy) on a common allergen, which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

NOW Foods is voluntarily recalling two bottles of Gingko Biloba 60mg dietary supplements. The product is packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 120 capsules with a blue cap and white lettering. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared soy lecithin, which is a common allergen.

The affected product is identified by Lot# 1969778 and Batch# 582552. The supplements were distributed to 499 consignees in 48 states, Puerto Rico, and one foreign consignee in Japan. The specific states listed include AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.

Consumers with this product should stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a soy allergy should be particularly cautious and consult a healthcare provider if they have already consumed the product.

The recalled product

Product
Gingko Biloba 60mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 120 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.
Manufacturer
NOW Foods
Category
Food — Dietary Supplements
Hazard
Affected units
2

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot# 1969778
  • Batch# 582552

Distribution

Distributed in 49 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 5 recalled by NOW Foods 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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