The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0418-2026·Announced 2026-02-04

Turmeric capsules recalled over mold contamination in raw material lots

Quten Research Institute is recalling Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric 1000mg capsules after mold contamination was detected in raw material lots produced in July and used in finished goods.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: the record cites detected mold contamination in raw material used in finished product, with no illnesses reported.

Plain-English summary

Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric Capsules, 1000mg, in HDPE bottles with cap, covering part numbers BIO7771 (120-count), BIO7772 (120-count) and BIO8281 (60-count), are being recalled by Quten Research Institute LLC.

The reason given in the enforcement record is mold contamination detected for raw material lots that were produced in July and used in finished goods.

The record's quantity field gives figures by pack: 3,276 of the 60-count vegetarian capsules, 10,304 of the 120-count vegetarian BJ pack and 29,160 of the 120-count vegetarian pack. The affected lot is 12811C120 for BIO7771, 12811C120BJ for BIO7772 and 12811C60 for BIO8281. Distribution was to Texas, Florida, California, North Carolina, Michigan, Minnesota, Virginia, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Ohio, Illinois, Alabama, Connecticut, Tennessee and New York. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

The record reports no illnesses. Consumers who have this product should not take it and should follow the retailer's return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Qunol, Extra Strength Turmeric Capsule, 1000mg ,HDPE bottle with cap, BIO7771 120 count bottle, BIO7772 120 count bottle ,BIO8281 60 count bottle .
Manufacturer
QUTEN RESEARCH INSTITIUTE LLC
Hazard
  • mold-contamination
  • raw-material
  • dietary-supplement

Distribution

Distributed in 30 states:

  • AL
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KY
  • LA
  • MA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • NC
  • NJ
  • NV
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • RI
  • SC
  • TN
  • TX
  • VA
  • WI