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EarthLab recalls Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite and 2 more: contamination

June 29, 2022 · EarthLab Class II

Class IIFDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.
Reason for the recallThe microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.

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Recall at a glance

Recalling company
EarthLab
Location
Creswell, OR
Reported by FDA
June 29, 2022
Recall started
May 11, 2022
Risk class
Class II
Status (latest data we have)
Terminated
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Category
Supplements and infant formula
Reason type
Other contamination

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.

  • Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 15 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) and 9 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) depending on lot. Dosage: 60 drops 1-2 times a day. Product is packaged in Amber Glass Boston Round bottle, Black serrated polypropylene dropper assembly with rubber bulb (2oz only) or Black serrated phenolic lid with polypropylene cone insert (4oz and larger), Clear neck band, Wise Woman Herbals label. Each size has the following UPCs: 2 oz UPC 7 48840 14275 6 4 oz UPC 7 48840 14276 3 8 oz UPC 7 48840 14277 0 16 oz UPC 7 48840 14278 7 32 oz UPC 7 48840 14279 4
    Quantity: 2 fl oz = 704 units; 4 fl oz = 262 units; 8 fl oz = 65 units; 16 fl oz = 30 units; 32 fl oz = 1 unit
    Codes: 2PIGL, 4PIGL, 8PIGL, 16PIGL, 32PIGL. (1st digit indicates package size; PI indicates Piper, Latin name of Kava; GL indicates Glycerite). Lots: 17816, 17391, 16988, 16872, 16742. Best Used By for each lot: 9/10/23 (for 17816); 10/2/22 (for 17391); 10/24/21 (for 16988); 8/7/21 (for 16872); 4/25/21 (for 16742).
  • Wise Woman Herbals Sleepytime Glycerite. Product is liquid and strength is 20% presence in formula. Dosage: 60 drops 1-4 times a day. Product is packaged in Amber Glass Boston Round bottle, Black serrated polypropylene dropper assembly with rubber bulb (2oz only) or Black serrated phenolic lid with polypropylene cone insert(4oz and larger), Clear neck band, Wise Woman Herbals label. Each size has the following UPCs: 2 oz UPC 7 48840 14269 5 4 oz UPC 7 48840 14270 1 8 oz UPC 7 48840 14271 8 16 oz UPC 7 48840 14272 5 32 oz UPC 7 48840 14273 2
    Quantity: 1 fl oz = 1,010 units; 2 fl oz = 1,219 units; 4 fl oz = 282 units; 8 fl oz = 46 units; 16 fl oz = 16 units; 32 fl oz = 4 units
    Codes: 2SLGL, 4SLGL, 8SLGL, 16SLGL, 32SLGL. (1st digit indicates package size; SL indicates Sleepytime; GL indicates Glycerite). Lots: 17950, 17724, 17648, 17338, 17019, 16963, 16905. Best if Use for each lot: 10/19/23 (for lot 17950); 3/24/23 (for lot 17724); 3/2/23 (for lot 17648); 9/29/22 (for lot 17338); 11/25/21 (for lot 17019); 9/20/21 (for lot 16963); 8/14/21 (for lot 16905).
  • Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules, 450 mg Kava (Piper met. Root), Dosage: 1 capsule up to 3 times per day day at 450mg Kava root. 90 counts per bottle. UPC 7 48840 14284 8. Kava Capsules older lots are packaged in 250cc Wide Mouth Amber Glass Packer, Black 45/400 PP ribbed skirt screw-top lid, clear neck band, Wise Woman Herbals Large botanical label. Kava Capsules newer lots are packaged in White polypropylene packer style bottle, White serrated flat-topped lid with foam liner, clear neckband, Wise Woman Herbals label.
    Quantity: 1,213 units
    Codes: 90KACA (90 indicates package size; KA indicates Kava; CA indicates capsule). Lots: 16754, 17157, and 17764-1. Best Used By for each lot: 10/22/21 (for 16754); 10/22/22 (for 17157); 1/26/24 (for 17764-1).

Where it was distributed

nationwide

What to do

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Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

EarthLab recalled 3 products, including Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 15 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) and 9 mg….

Why was it recalled?

The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.

What does Class II mean?

FDA’s middle class: use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the chance of serious harm is remote.

Where was it sold or shipped?

nationwide

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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