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FDA Food recall · Reported February 24, 2016

Moinsage, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products

Pursuant to a consent decree that prohibits the company and its owners for marketing dietary supplements until they, among other things, recall and destroy the dietary supplements…

Recall #
F-0539-2016
Affected scope
5,000 bottles (300,000 caps)
Initiated
October 5, 2015
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Sunset Natural Products Inc. recalled Moinsage, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products — a moderate-severity action.

Moinsage, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products was recalled by Sunset Natural Products Inc. in February 24, 2016. Reason: Pursuant to a consent decree that prohibits the company and its owners for marketing dietary supplements unti…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-0539-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Sunset Natural Products Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Pursuant to a consent decree that prohibits the company and its owners for marketing dietary supplements unti….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
February 24, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-0539-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-0539-2016) was formally reported on February 24, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 5, 2015. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sunset Natural Products Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Miami, FL. Federal records list the affected scope as 5,000 bottles (300,000 caps).

The documented reason for this recall is: Pursuant to a consent decree that prohibits the company and its owners for marketing dietary supplements until they, among other things, recall and destroy the dietary supplements that have been manufatured or distribut… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: FL and NV. Distribution scope 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, 1 from FDA Food — 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

5,000 bottles (300,000 caps)

Related Recalls

6

1 from same agency

Product description

Moinsage, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products

Reason for recall

Pursuant to a consent decree that prohibits the company and its owners for marketing dietary supplements until they, among other things, recall and destroy the dietary supplements that have been manufatured or distributed since April 2, 2014, hire a cGMP expert and receive written permission from FDA to resume operations.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-0539-2016
Date reported February 24, 2016
Date initiated October 5, 2015
Recalling firm Sunset Natural Products Inc.
Firm location Miami, FL
Affected scope 5,000 bottles (300,000 caps)
Distribution FL and NV

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Food record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Moinsage, 60 capsules per bottle. Manufactured by Sunset Natural Products. Recalled by Sunset Natural Products Inc.. Units affected: 5,000 bottles (300,000 caps).
Why was this product recalled?
Pursuant to a consent decree that prohibits the company and its owners for marketing dietary supplements until they, among other things, recall and destroy the dietary supplements that have been manufatured or distributed since April 2, 2014, hire a cGMP expert and receive written permission from FDA to resume operations.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on February 24, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-0539-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: FL and NV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-0539-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Food website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product?
Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Food, reported February 24, 2016.

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