Iowa Select Herbs LLC recalls ginger root products due to misbranding, unapproved status, and adulteration. Consumers should avoid these products as they are not approved dietary supplements.
Pursuant to a consent decree for injunctive relief the recalling firm was ordered to recall all products because they are misbranded, unapproved new drugs and adulterated dietary supplements.
Iowa Select Herbs is recalling ginger root products because they are misbranded, unapproved new drugs, and adulterated dietary supplements. This means the products are not legally approved for sale as dietary supplements and could be unsafe.
The products are misbranded, meaning they don't match the label claims. They are also unapproved new drugs and adulterated dietary supplements, which means they were not approved by the FDA and contain unsafe ingredients.
Anyone who purchased Iowa Select Herbs ginger root products (2 fl. oz., 4 fl. oz., 7.5 fl. oz., or 1 gallon) from their website or stores. People using these products for dietary supplements are most at risk.
Check for products labeled 'Iowa Select Herbs LLC' with ginger root (Zingiber officinale) in sizes 2 fl. oz., 4 fl. oz., 7.5 fl. oz., or 1 gallon. Look for lot numbers 33500 (expires May 2019) or 31123 (expires May 2019).
Look for lot numbers 33500 or 31123 on the product label, which expire May 2019.
The products are misbranded, unapproved new drugs, and adulterated dietary supplements, meaning they were not approved by the FDA and do not meet safety standards.
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so you should check with Iowa Select Herbs LLC for guidance.
No, the products are unapproved and adulterated, which means they could be unsafe for consumption.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Iowa Select Herbs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall F-1177-2016 — Iowa Select Herbs Iowa Select Herbs Hello, I own a Iowa Select Herbs that is covered by recall F-1177-2016 from Iowa Select Herbs. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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