NOW Foods Recalls Goldenseal Root Supplements Due to Undeclared Soy Lecithin
NOW Foods is recalling Goldenseal Root 500 mg capsules because they contain undeclared soy lecithin, a common allergen.
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 on a common allergen (soy), which corresponds to a severity score of 3 (High) according to the rubric.
Plain-English summary
NOW Foods is voluntarily recalling 12 bottles of Goldenseal Root 500 mg dietary supplements. The product is packaged in a white and orange bottle with a blue cap and white lettering, containing 100 capsules. The recall is being conducted because the supplements contain undeclared soy lecithin, which is a common allergen.
The affected product is identified by Lot# 1961645 and Batch# 579391. The supplements were distributed to 499 consignees across 48 states, Puerto Rico, and one foreign consignee in Japan.
Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Individuals with a soy allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Goldenseal Root 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 100 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.
- Manufacturer
- NOW Foods
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplements
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 12
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# 1961645
- Batch# 579391
Distribution
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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