HoneyCombs Formula C&F Recalled for Excessive Coliform Bacteria
HoneyCombs Industries is recalling 161 bottles of Formula C&F droppers because the powdered golden seal ingredient contained coliform bacteria levels exceeding specifications.
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, and the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures.
Plain-English summary
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC is recalling 161 bottles of Formula C&F packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. The product is distributed nationwide to consumers in Colorado, Missouri, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Kansas, Wisconsin, Ohio, New Mexico, Arizona, Georgia, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Kentucky. No foreign, VA, government, or military distribution is reported.
The recall was initiated because the powdered golden seal ingredient in the product had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g, which exceeded the specification limit of less than 1000 cfu/g. Each dose contains 12mg of golden seal.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions. The agency has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Formula C&F packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
- Manufacturer
- HoneyCombs Industries, LLC
- Category
- Food — Dietary Supplement
- Affected units
- 161
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)
- 330
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 7 recalled by HoneyCombs Industries, LLC 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.
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