The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-3338-2017·Announced 2017-08-09

Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic Recalled Due to Coliform Growth

Threshold Enterprises Ltd is recalling Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic tablets because they were released before quality control testing confirmed negative results for coliform growth.

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 does not report any illnesses or injuries. The hazard involves coliform growth, which is a low-risk contamination indicator compared to high-risk pathogens like Listeria or Salmonella, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Threshold Enterprises Ltd is voluntarily recalling specific bottles of Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic; Classic Chinese Energizer 710 mg tablets. The recall involves 60-count and 120-count bottles with expiration dates of May 2021. The affected lots are FG-86688 (60-count) and FG-86689 (120-count).

The recall was initiated because the product was inadvertently released to the market prior to the completion of all quality control testing. Subsequent testing revealed positive results for coliform growth. Coliform bacteria are indicators of potential contamination and poor sanitary conditions.

The recalled product was distributed in California, Minnesota, Washington, Illinois, Puerto Rico, Maine, and South Dakota. Consumers who possess these specific bottles should stop using the product and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic; Classic Chinese Energizer 710 mg; 60 and 120 UPC 0 21078 10215 1 tablet bottles; 60 count - UPC 0 21078 10214 4; Product code PF0214 120 count - UPC 0 21078 10215; Product code PR0215.

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 (4)

  • 60 count lot FG-86688
  • Exp. 5/21
  • 120 count lot FG-86689
  • Exp. 5/21.

Distribution

Distributed in 7 states: