Nature's Bounty Recalls Blue Green Algae Supplements Due to Microcystin
Nature's Bounty is recalling specific lots of Blue Green Algae supplements because a high level of microcystin was observed in the product.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. According to the rubric, FDA Class II recalls with significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects are Severe. While no specific injuries are reported in the text, the presence of a high level of microcystin (a toxic substance) in a supplement distributed internationally warrants a higher severity rating than a standard precautionary recall, aligning with the 'Severe' criteria for significant hazard potential.
Plain-English summary
Nature's Bounty Inc is recalling 71,409 bottles of Blue Green Algae supplements. The affected products are sold under the brands American Health Kalmath Shores Blue Green Algae (120 capsules) and Puritan's Pride Premium Kalamath Lake Blue Green Algae (500 mg, 120 rapid release capsules).
The recall was initiated because a high level of microcystin was observed in the product. The affected lots have specific lot numbers and expiry dates ranging from 01/2020 to 04/2021. The products were distributed nationwide and to numerous foreign countries, including Australia, Canada, China, and Japan.
Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class II.
The recalled product
- Product
- BLUE GREEN ALGAE: Packaged under the following brands: AMERICAN HEALTH KALMATH SHORES BLUE GREEN ALGAE, 120 CAPSULES, UPC: 0 76630 02542 3 and Puritan's Pride PREMIUM Kalamath Lake Blue Green Algae, 500 MG, 120 RAPID RELEASE CAPSULES, UPC 0 74312 12542 3
- Manufacturer
- Natures Bounty Inc
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 71,409
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 (8)
- Lot Number/Expiry Date: 178747 / 05/2020
- 199658 / 10/2020
- 264855 / 04/2021
- 33766 / 01/2020
- 959219 / 02/2019
- 964323 / 10/2018
- 982016 / 04/2019
- 982017 / 05/2019
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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