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Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published July 20, 2017

Grandma's Herbs Cholesterol Support Supplement Recall: Undeclared Soy Lecithin

Grandma's Herbs recalls 100-capsule cholesterol support supplements due to undeclared soy lecithin. Consumers should check product details and contact the company for guidance.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #F-3409-2017FoodGrandma's Herbs ›
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Recalling firmGrandma's Herbs221 W 200 S · Saint George, UT 84770-3310
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What happened, in plain English

Grandma's Herbs is recalling its 'Because They Work' cholesterol support supplements because they contain undeclared soy lecithin. This could affect people who have soy allergies or dietary restrictions. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/20656-grandma-s-herbs-cholesterol-support-supplement-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/20656-grandma-s-herbs-cholesterol-support-supplement-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-3409-2017

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“Grandma's Herbs Cholesterol Support Supplement Recall: Undeclared Soy Lecithin.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/20656-grandma-s-herbs-cholesterol-support-supplement-recall-undeclared-soy-lecithin. Based on FDA recall #F-3409-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-3409-2017%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The supplement contains undeclared soy lecithin, which is a soy-based ingredient. This poses a risk for individuals with soy allergies or who have dietary restrictions that require clear labeling.

Who’s affected

People who own or use the recalled cholesterol supplements are likely affected. Those with soy allergies or specific dietary needs are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Because They Work' GRANDMA'S HERBS CHOLESTEROL SUPPORT, 100 capsules, 480 mg, packaged in PET plastic bottles. The UPC number is 714938 00046 and lot number 13112.

  • Brand
    Grandma's Herbs
  • Product
    "Because They Work" GRANDMA'S HERBS CHOLESTEROL SUPPORT, Dietary Supplement, 100 Capsules 480 mg. Packaging: PET
  • Category
    Food
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the product name, UPC number 714938 00046, and lot number 13112 on the packaging.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

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FDA distribution: “Nationwide. No foreign/military/govt accounts.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 5 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Jul 20, 201712. FDA classified it Class III: Aug 22, 201723. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Aug 30, 201734. FDA terminated the recall: Dec 19, 201742017
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class III
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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  • Official source: FDA Recall #F-3409-2017 (July 20, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-3409-2017 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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