The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1209-2016·Announced 2016-05-11

Iowa Select Herbs Recalls Propolis Supplement for Misbranding and Adulteration

Iowa Select Herbs LLC is recalling Propolis (Ligustrum lucidum) supplements 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 defined as 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 Propolis (Ligustrum lucidum), 4 fl. Oz. bottles, Lot-22386, with an expiration date of 08/2018. The 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 recall was initiated pursuant to a consent decree for injunctive relief. The firm was ordered to recall all products because they are misbranded, unapproved new drugs, and adulterated dietary supplements.

Consumers who purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Iowa Select Herbs LLC, Propolis (Ligustrum lucidum), 4 fl. Oz., www.iowaselectherbs.com, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Affected units
1

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 (1)

  • Lot-22386 Exp - 08/2018

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 →