The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1133-2016·Announced 2016-05-04

NOW Foods Recalls Cranberry Extract for Undeclared Soy Lecithin

NOW Foods is recalling 3 bottles of cranberry extract capsules due to undeclared soy lecithin. The product was distributed to 499 consignees in the US and one in Japan.

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 undeclared soy lecithin, a common allergen, which fits the rubric criterion for 'Allergen mislabeling on common allergens' at a High severity level.

Plain-English summary

NOW Foods is voluntarily recalling 3 bottles of cranberry extract capsules. The product is packaged in a white and orange bottle with a blue cap and white lettering, containing 90 capsules. The recall is being conducted because the product contains undeclared soy lecithin, a common allergen.

The affected product is identified by Lot# 1961645 and Batch# 579391. The recall covers 3 bottles of the product. The items were distributed to 499 consignees across 48 US states and Puerto Rico, as well as one foreign consignee in Japan.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact NOW Foods for further instructions. Individuals with a soy allergy should be particularly cautious and avoid consuming the product.

The recalled product

Product
Cranberry extract packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.
Manufacturer
NOW Foods
Affected units
3

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.

See all 5 products in this recall →