Bao Gong Da Recalls American Ginseng Due to Pesticide Residues
Bao Gong Da Inc is recalling American Ginseng products because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues. The recall covers retail and bulk packages distributed in four states.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 III, which the rubric associates with low-risk contamination or minor issues. While pesticide residues are a health concern, the agency's classification and the absence of reported injuries support a Moderate severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Bao Gong Da Inc is voluntarily recalling "American Ginseng" products, including 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lb. clear plastic bags. The firm initiated this recall after FDA laboratory analysis detected pesticide residues in the product.
The recalled products were distributed in California, Texas, Nevada, and New York. The total quantity involved is 2,422 lbs. Production of the affected ginseng occurred between February 1, 2013, and March 31, 2013. No specific lot numbers or codes are associated with this recall.
Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The FDA classifies this recall as Class III, indicating that use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ginseng. American Ginseng , 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.
- Manufacturer
- Bao Gong Da Inc
- Category
- Food — Herbal Supplements
- Hazard
Distribution
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