The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1450-2020·Announced 2020-09-09

Sundial Chaney Root Herbal Product Recalled for Unapproved Drug Claims

Sundial Herbal Products is recalling Chaney Root herbal products under a permanent injunction because the items are misbranded and deemed unapproved drugs.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically corresponds to a moderate severity score when no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Sundial Herbal Products is recalling SUNDIAL Traditional Herbal Products, specifically the 2oz. Chaney Root variety, under an Order of Permanent Injunction. The product is labeled with uses including blood cleanser, skin problems, syphilis, rheumatism, and arthritis.

The FDA has determined that the products are misbranded and deemed unapproved drugs based on these labeling claims. The recall covers products manufactured, processed, packed, held, and/or distributed between January 1, 2014, and May 27, 2020.

Distribution was limited to New York. Consumers should stop using the product and follow instructions from the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
SUNDIAL Traditional Herbal Products***TRADITIONAL ORGANIC HERBS***CHANEY ROOT***2oz.***USES: BLOOD CLEANSER, SKIN PROBLEMS, SYPHILIS, RHEUMATISM, ARTHRITIS

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 (5)

  • Product manufactured
  • processed
  • packed
  • held
  • and/or distributed during the time period beginning 1/1/2014 through 5/27/2020.

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 68 recalled by Sundial Herbal Products 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 68 products in this recall →