Lower risk Food recall · FDA · Published December 16, 2025

Quten Turmeric Capsules Recall: Mold Contamination Risk

Quten Research Institute recalls turmeric capsules due to mold contamination in raw materials from July production. Consumers should check product codes and contact for details.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #H-0418-2026Food Quten Research Institute ›

Lower-risk recall

Mold contamination detected for raw material lots that were produced in July and used in finished goods.

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Contact the company

Recalling firmQUTEN RESEARCH INSTITIUTE LLC10 Bloomfield Ave · Pine Brook, NJ 07058-9743

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Quten Research Institute is recalling extra-strength turmeric capsules that may contain mold from raw materials produced in July. This could lead to health risks if consumed. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/6882-quten-turmeric-capsules-recall-mold-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/6882-quten-turmeric-capsules-recall-mold-contamination-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-0418-2026

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“Quten Turmeric Capsules Recall: Mold Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/6882-quten-turmeric-capsules-recall-mold-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #H-0418-2026.

QUTEN RESEARCH INSTITIUTE LLC voluntarily recalled Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric Capsules on Dec. 16, 2025, due to mold contamination in raw material lots produced in July, the FDA said. The Food and Drug Administration announced the Class II recall.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Qunol
Product: Extra Strength Turmeric Capsule, 1000mg
Packaging: HDPE bottle with cap
Part Numbers/Lot Codes: BIO7771 lot 12811C120BJ; BIO7772 lot 12811C60; BIO8281 lot 12811C120

The hazard

Mold contamination was detected for raw material lots that were produced in July and used in finished goods.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Total Nutrition Moringa Capsules Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk (2026-05-22), MOGO Moringa Capsules Recall: Salmonella Contamination Risk (2026-05-24), and Wellnov Joint Nourish Liquid Recall: Bacterial Contamination Risk (2026-04-23).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for product codes: BIO7771 (120 count), BIO7772 (120 count), or BIO8281 (60 count) on the bottle. The capsules were produced in July and sold with specific lot numbers.

Brand
Quten Research Institute
Category
Food

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Codes
Look for product codes BIO7771, BIO7772, or BIO8281 on the bottle.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 30 states.

FDA distribution: “The product was distributed to the following states: TX, FL, CA, NC, MI, MN, VA, NJ, MA, OH, IL,AL, CT, TN, NY, MO, PA, RI, SC, OK, GA, MN, WI, NV, IN, IA, CO, LA, NC, OR, KY, DE,” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 50 days after the firm started it.

Dec 16, 2025Firm started the recall
Jan 23, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Feb 4, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

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

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/6882-quten-turmeric-capsules-recall-mold-contamination-risk">Quten Turmeric Capsules Recall: Mold Contamination Risk (GovInfoNow)</a>

Where this comes from

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Official source: FDA Recall #H-0418-2026 (December 16, 2025)
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