The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1346-2022·Announced 2022-06-29

Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules recalled for yeast and mold contamination

EarthLab Inc is recalling Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules nationwide due to microbial contamination. Quality testing found yeast and mold counts that exceeded acceptable levels.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The contamination consists of yeast and mold, which are moderate-risk microbial issues rather than high-risk pathogens. The recall is precautionary based on failed quality testing.

Plain-English summary

EarthLab Inc is recalling Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules due to microbial test results showing elevated yeast and mold counts that did not meet specification standards.

The recall affects 1,213 units distributed nationwide. The affected product lots are 16754 (Best Used By 10/22/21), 17157 (Best Used By 10/22/22), and 17764-1 (Best Used By 1/26/24). The product is sold in 90-count bottles containing 450 mg kava root per capsule. The recalled product may be packaged in either amber glass bottles or white polypropylene bottles, both labeled with Wise Woman Herbals branding.

Consumers who have purchased the affected lots should stop using the product and contact EarthLab Inc or the FDA for instructions on return or disposal.

The recalled product

Product
Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules, 450 mg Kava (Piper met. Root), Dosage: 1 capsule up to 3 times per day day at 450mg Kava root. 90 counts per bottle. UPC 7 48840 14284 8. Kava Capsules older lots are packaged in 250cc Wide Mouth Amber Glass Packer, Black 45/400 PP ribbed ski
Manufacturer
EarthLab Inc
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard
Affected units
1,213

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 (7)

  • 90KACA (90 indicates package size
  • KA indicates Kava
  • CA indicates capsule). Lots: 16754
  • 17157
  • and 17764-1. Best Used By for each lot: 10/22/21 (for 16754)
  • 10/22/22 (for 17157)
  • 1/26/24 (for 17764-1).

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 3 recalled by EarthLab Inc 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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