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NOW Health Group recalls NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly… and 2 more: label issue

November 17, 2021 · NOW Health Group Class III

Class IIIFDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
Reason for the recallProduct may contain Metronidazole

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
NOW Health Group
Location
Bloomingdale, IL
Reported by FDA
November 17, 2021
Recall started
October 1, 2021
Risk class
Class III
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Labeling and quality

Is my product affected?

Compare your product’s name, size and lot or date codes with the list below. A recall usually covers only specific codes.

  • NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS (Distributed by Sofico) UPC 733739150523 Lifesource Vitamins 1500mg 60 Veg Caps UPC 610265580430
    Quantity: 88,890 units
    Codes: Lots: 3203587 3172171 3184045 3214752 (Lifesource) 3184027 (Sofico)
  • NOW Bee Pollen 500mg 100 VCAPS UPC 733739025203
    Quantity: 33,056 units
    Codes: Lots: 3209226 3184250
  • NOW Ginseng & Royal Jelly 90 VCAPS UPC 733739040077 MMA Nutrition Ginselin 90 Veg Capsules UPC 733739440075
    Quantity: 7,935 units
    Codes: Lots: 3168920 3217381 3219743 (MMA Nutrition)

Where it was distributed

Total number of domestic consignees = 1576 (including 2 private label customers). Domestic online and retail to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY. Total number of foreign consignees = 21 (including 1 private label customer). International distribution to retail locations in Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates. International distribution to a distributor in Cairo, Egypt.

What to do

If you have this product, check the codes above. FDA recall notices often tell consumers to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information, and if you are unsure, do not eat it. If someone becomes ill after eating a recalled food, contact a healthcare professional. See FDA’s recalls and safety alerts for company announcements.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

NOW Health Group recalled 3 products, including NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS (Distributed by Sofico) UPC 733739150523 Lifesource….

Why was it recalled?

Product may contain Metronidazole

What does Class III mean?

FDA’s lowest-risk class: use of the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Where was it sold or shipped?

Total number of domestic consignees = 1576 (including 2 private label customers). Domestic online and retail to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI…

What should I do if I have this product?

Compare the product name, size and lot or date codes with the details on this page. FDA recall notices often tell you to stop eating the product and to return it or throw it away. Follow the company’s instructions and the official FDA information. If you are unsure, do not eat it.

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Sources

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