GnuPharma Stress Herbal Supplement Recall: E. coli Contamination Risk
GnuPharma recalls Stress 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules made before May 8, 2017, due to E. coli contamination in two ingredients.
Lower-risk recall
1 ingredient failed identity testing and 2 ingredients failed microbiological testing (E.coli)
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What happened, in plain English
GnuPharma is recalling Stress 100% Herbal Supplements made before May 8, 2017 because two ingredients tested positive for E. coli bacteria. This poses a risk of foodborne illness if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/21371-gnupharma-stress-herbal-supplement-recall-e-coli-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/21371-gnupharma-stress-herbal-supplement-recall-e-coli-contamination-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0299-2017
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“GnuPharma Stress Herbal Supplement Recall: E. coli Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/21371-gnupharma-stress-herbal-supplement-recall-e-coli-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #F-0299-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0299-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The supplement contained ingredients that failed microbiological testing for E. coli bacteria. E. coli can cause food poisoning, leading to symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal cramps.
Who’s affected
People who purchased the GnuPharma Stress 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules before May 8, 2017. Those with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk of illness.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name 'GnuPharma Stress 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules' and the manufacturing date before May 8, 2017.
- Brand
GnuPharma- Category
Food
All 6 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
US
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| F-0296-2017 | GnuPharma Fit 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules; products manufactured prior to May 8th, 2017. | 56 bottles |
| F-0297-2017 | GnuPharma Relief 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules; products manufactured prior to May 8th, 2017. | 244 bottles |
| F-0298-2017 | GnuPharma Sleep 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules; products manufactured prior to May 8th, 2017. | 1 bottle |
| F-0299-2017 | GnuPharma Stress 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules; products manufactured prior to May 8th, 2017. | 131 bottles |
| F-0300-2017 | GnuPharma Foundation 100% Herbal Supplement 60 Capsules; products manufactured prior to May 8th, 2017. | 9 bottles |
| F-0301-2017 | GnuPharma ECS Herbal Tea Relief SAMPLE ONLY; products manufactured prior to May 8th, 2017. | 1 unit (4 tablespoons) |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Date
Look for the manufacturing date on the product label to confirm if it was made before May 8, 2017.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 18 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
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- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0299-2017 (May 8, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0299-2017 to see it in context.
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