Ginseng American Ginseng recall
Recalled by Bao Gong Da Inc · Pico Rivera, CA, United States
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
Some of these cause harm only with repeated exposure (lead in spices, for example), others act within hours (histamine poisoning from spoiled fish). All chemical contamination recalls.
What was recalled
Ginseng. American Ginseng , 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.
Quantity: 2,422 lbs
Lot codes, dates and UPCs
A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.
No codes or lot numbers used. Production start and end date: 2/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
Where it was sold
California Nevada New York Texas
FDA's distribution note: US States: CA, TX, NV, NY.
Low risk, but check. Class III means the product is unlikely to make anyone ill but breaks an FDA rule, often a labeling one. If your package matches, the store will normally refund it. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.
- Recalling firm
- Bao Gong Da Inc
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recall initiated
- May 10, 2013
- In FDA report of
- Jun 26, 2013
- Terminated
- Jul 16, 2014
- FDA recall number
- F-1543-2013 · event 65208
- Official record
- FDA enforcement report search