FDAClass IIJune 29, 2022

Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules recall: Mold

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.

Why was Wise Woman Herbals Kava Capsules recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

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).

Product
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.
Recalling firm
EarthLab Inc
Quantity
1,213 units
Distribution
nationwide
Recall date
June 29, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (food)
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