Iowa Select Herbs Marshmallow Root Recalled for Misbranding and Adulteration
Iowa Select Herbs LLC is recalling Marshmallow Root products under a consent decree because they are misbranded, unapproved new drugs, and adulterated dietary supplements.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class III recall, which is typically associated with minor labeling errors or low-risk issues unlikely to cause adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Iowa Select Herbs LLC is recalling specific bottles of Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis) in 4 fl. Oz. and 16 fl. Oz. sizes. The recall is being conducted pursuant to a consent decree for injunctive relief, which ordered the firm to recall all products because they are misbranded, unapproved new drugs, and adulterated dietary supplements.
The recalled product was distributed to retail stores in California, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Montana, New York, and South Carolina, as well as to consumers nationwide and internationally in Denmark, Canada, the UK, Australia, and Serbia. The affected lot number is 30933, with an expiration date of 04/2019.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Iowa Select Herbs LLC, Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis), www.iowaselectherbs.com, (a) 4 fl. Oz., (b) 16 fl. Oz., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
- Manufacturer
- Iowa Select Herbs LLC
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplements
- Hazard
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 - 30933
- Expires - 04/2019
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 104 recalled by Iowa Select Herbs LLC 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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