The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1202-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Iowa Select Herbs Recalls Oregano Leaf for Misbranding and Adulteration

Iowa Select Herbs LLC is recalling Oregano Leaf under a consent decree because the product is misbranded, an unapproved new drug, and an adulterated dietary supplement.

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 classification is FDA Class III, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Moderate severity level for minor labeling or regulatory issues.

Plain-English summary

Iowa Select Herbs LLC is recalling Oregano Leaf (Origanum vulgare), 1 fl. Oz. bottles, manufactured in Cedar Rapids, IA. The recall is being conducted pursuant to a consent decree for injunctive relief.

The FDA ordered the recall because the product is misbranded, an unapproved new drug, and an adulterated dietary supplement. 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.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return it or dispose of it safely.

The recalled product

Product
Iowa Select Herbs LLC, Oregano Leaf (Origanum vulgare), www.iowaselectherbs.com, 1 fl. Oz., Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Affected units
2

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 - 19976
  • Expires - 05/2018

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 9 states specifically:

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.

See all 104 products in this recall →