FDA Food recall · Reported November 13, 2013
Serene Science/Source Naturals brand GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), CALM MIND, A dietary supplement, 45 Tablets, Item #: SN0237; 90 Tablets, Item #: SN0240; 180 Tablets, Item #: SN0268; Product label states, "manufactured for Source Naturals, Inc., P.O. Box 2118, Santa Cruz, CA 95062"; and distributed by Threshold Enterprises, Ltd, Scotts Valley, CA; The product is actually manufactured by a Contract Manufacturer: Abco Laboratories, Inc., 2450 S. Watney Way, Fairfield, CA 94533
The firm found small piece of metal fragment in one tablet during its inspection process.
Threshold Enterprises Ltd recalled Serene Science/Source Naturals brand GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), CALM MIND, A dietary… - a moderate-severity action.
Serene Science/Source Naturals brand GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), CALM MIND, A dietary… was recalled by Threshold Enterprises Ltd in November 13, 2013. Reason: The firm found small piece of metal fragment in one tablet during its inspection process.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0100-2014 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Threshold Enterprises Ltd issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-The firm found small piece of metal fragment in one tablet during its inspection process..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- November 13, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0100-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Drugs & Medications recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,472 drugs & medications recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Serene Science/Source Naturals brand GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), CALM MIND, A dietary supplement, 45 Tablets, Item #: SN0237; 90 Tablets, Item #: SN0240; 180 Tablets, Item #: SN0268; Product label states, "manufactured for Source Naturals, Inc., P.O. Box 2118, Santa Cruz, CA 95062"; and distributed by Threshold Enterprises, Ltd, Scotts Valley, CA; The product is actually manufactured by a Contract Manufacturer: Abco Laboratories, Inc., 2450 S. Watney Way, Fairfield, CA 94533
Reason for recall
The firm found small piece of metal fragment in one tablet during its inspection process.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-0100-2014 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2013 |
| Date initiated | September 20, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Threshold Enterprises Ltd |
| Firm location | Scotts Valley, CA |
| Affected scope | 3976 bottles |
| Distribution | The product was distributed Nationwide. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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