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Medium RiskFDA Food
Medications & Supplements/Dietary Supplements

Wise Woman Herbals Kava and Sleepytime Supplements Recalled for Yeast and Mold

Agency Publication Date: June 22, 2022
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Summary

EarthLab Inc has voluntarily recalled several Wise Woman Herbals dietary supplements, including Kava Capsules, Kava Glycerite, and Sleepytime Glycerite, because they were found to have high yeast and mold counts. The recall affects approximately 1,216 units that were distributed nationwide to specialty retailers. Consumers should stop using these products immediately to avoid potential illness or allergic reactions.

Risk

The products contain microbial counts of yeast and mold that are higher than safety specifications. Consuming these contaminated supplements could lead to foodborne illness or adverse reactions, particularly in individuals with sensitive or weakened immune systems. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules, Standardized Kava Glycerite, and Sleepytime Glycerite dietary supplements sold in various bottle sizes and formats.
  2. Check your supplement labels for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: Kava Capsules (Lots 16754, 17157, 17764-1), Kava Glycerite (Lots 17816, 17391, 16988, 16872, 16742), and Sleepytime Glycerite (Lots 17950, 17724, 17648, 17338, 17019, 16963, 16905).
  3. Verify the UPC codes on the product packaging. Affected codes include 748840142848 for capsules, and various codes for liquid glycerites including 748840142756, 748840142763, 748840142695, and 748840142701. See the Affected Products section below for the full list of affected codes.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact EarthLab Inc for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules (450 mg)
Variants: 90 count bottle, 450 mg, Amber Glass Packer, White Polypropylene Bottle
Item Code:
90KACA
UPC Codes:
748840142848
Lot Numbers:
16754 (Exp 10/22/21)
17157 (Exp 10/22/22)
17764-1 (Exp 1/26/24)

Older lots packaged in amber glass; newer lots in white polypropylene.

Product: Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite
Variants: Liquid, 2 fl oz, 4 fl oz, 8 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 32 fl oz, Amber Glass Boston Round bottle
Item Code:
2PIGL
4PIGL
8PIGL
16PIGL
32PIGL
UPC Codes:
748840142756
748840142763
748840142770
748840142787
748840142794
Lot Numbers:
17816 (Exp 9/10/23)
17391 (Exp 10/2/22)
16988 (Exp 10/24/21)
16872 (Exp 8/7/21)
16742 (Exp 4/25/21)
Product: Wise Woman Herbals Sleepytime Glycerite
Variants: Liquid, 1 fl oz, 2 fl oz, 4 fl oz, 8 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 32 fl oz, Amber Glass Boston Round bottle
Item Code:
2SLGL
4SLGL
8SLGL
16SLGL
32SLGL
UPC Codes:
748840142695
748840142701
748840142718
748840142725
748840142732
Lot Numbers:
17950 (Exp 10/19/23)
17724 (Exp 3/24/23)
17648 (Exp 3/2/23)
17338 (Exp 9/29/22)
17019 (Exp 11/25/21)
16963 (Exp 9/20/21)
16905 (Exp 8/14/21)

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 90203
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: EarthLab Inc
Sold By: Specialty retailers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 3 products (1,213 units; 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; 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)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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