The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-2387-2017·Announced 2017-06-28

Herbmed USA Recalls NutriHeal Cholesterol Supplement Due to Undeclared Milk

Herbmed USA Company Inc. is recalling NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL herbal supplements because they contain undeclared milk.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a minimum severity score of 4 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Herbmed USA Company Inc. is recalling 20,000 units of NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets. The product is being recalled because it contains undeclared milk.

The affected product is identified by Lot #0401916 and has an expiration date of 04/2019. The source text indicates a distribution pattern of China.

Consumers with this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets. Distributed By: Herbmed USA Company Inc.
Affected units
20,000

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 (1)

  • Lot#0401916 Exp 04/2019

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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