HoneyCombs Formula IM Recalled for Excessive Coliform Bacteria
HoneyCombs Industries is recalling 55 bottles of Formula IM because the powdered golden seal ingredient contained coliform bacteria levels above the specified limit.
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, but the source text explicitly states no illnesses or injuries were reported, and the hazard involves a coliform count slightly above specification, fitting the criteria for a moderate, precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
HoneyCombs Industries, LLC is recalling 55 bottles of Formula IM packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. 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.
The affected product was distributed nationwide to Colorado, Missouri, Florida, North Carolina, Indiana, Michigan, Tennessee, Kansas, Wisconsin, Ohio, New Mexico, Arizona, Georgia, New York, Texas, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Kentucky. The source text does not indicate any foreign, VA, government, or military distribution.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries associated with this recall.
The recalled product
- Product
- Formula IM 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
- 55
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)
- 370
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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