Baidyanath Shankh Bati Dietary Supplement Recall: Lead, Mercury, Arsenic Hazard

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What happened, in plain English

Baidyanath Shankh Bati dietary supplements were recalled because they contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury, and arsenic. These contaminants exceed permitted limits and could cause health issues if taken.

Why it’s dangerous

The supplements contain lead, mercury, and/or arsenic at levels above what is safe. These heavy metals can cause serious health problems when ingested over time, including neurological damage and organ failure.

Who’s affected

Anyone who purchased Baidyanath Shankh Bati dietary supplements from India. People taking these supplements regularly are at highest risk due to potential lead, mercury, and arsenic exposure.

How to tell if you have this one

Look for Baidyanath Shankh Bati dietary supplements with 80 tablets, manufactured in India by Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (P) Ltd. in Kolkata. The batch number SHN-02 and expiry date of August 2018 are also on the product.

Brand
Baidyanath
Category
Food

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What to do — step by step

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Immediately stop using Baidyanath Shankh Bati dietary supplements as they contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury, and arsenic.

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Questions people ask

Why were these supplements recalled?

The dietary supplements were found to contain lead, mercury and/or arsenic at levels exceeding permissible limits.

What should I do if I have these supplements?

Stop using them immediately as they contain unsafe levels of lead, mercury, and arsenic.

Where were these supplements manufactured?

The supplements were manufactured in India by Shree Baidyanath Ayurved Bhawan (P) Ltd. in Kolkata.

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Subject: Recall F-1812-2017 — Baidyanath Baidyanath

Hello,

I own a Baidyanath that is covered by recall F-1812-2017 from Baidyanath.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

Official source: FDA Recall #F-1812-2017 (August 27, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-1812-2017 to see it in context.
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Butala Emporium, Inc. recalls Baidyanath brand Shankh Bati, Dietary Supplement, 80 Tablets -- Product of India --- Mfd in India - Shree Baidyanath

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