The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·F-1725-2017·Announced 2017-04-05

Life Rising DHZC-2 Chinese Herbal Supplement Recalled for Lead Contamination

Life Rising Corp is recalling DHZC-2 Chinese Herbal Supplement tablets because the product contains lead. The recall covers 216 bottles distributed to nine US states.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a minimum score of 4, but the presence of lead contamination in a dietary supplement is a severe health hazard typically associated with Class I recalls due to the potential for serious adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

Life Rising Corp is voluntarily recalling 216 bottles of DHZC-2, a Chinese Herbal Supplement marketed as a blood circulation regulator. The product is packaged in white plastic bottles with green lettering and contains 60 tablets per bottle. The recall is being conducted because the dietary supplement contains lead.

The affected product was shipped to Illinois, Oklahoma, Florida, Wisconsin, Michigan, California, Maryland, Arkansas, and Colorado. No product was shipped to foreign consignees. The recall applies to all lot codes of the product.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Life Rising Corp for further instructions or a refund. Lead contamination in dietary supplements can pose health risks, and consumers are advised to return the product to the point of purchase or the manufacturer.

The recalled product

Product
The product is packaged in a white plastic bottle with green lettering. The label reads in part "LIFE RISING DHZC-2, blood circulation regulator (lower abdomen), Chinese Herbal Supplement, 60 tablets, life rising to higher well being", UPC: 616042102727
Manufacturer
Life Rising Corp S
Category
Food — Dietary Supplement
Hazard

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (1)

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Distribution

Distributed in 9 states:

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