Severity
Moderate
ModerateClass IITerminated
FDA Food recall · Reported May 4, 2016
Andrographis extract 400 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.
Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements.
Now Foods recalled Andrographis extract 400 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules.… — a moderate-severity action.
Andrographis extract 400 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules.… was recalled by Now Foods in May 4, 2016. Reason: Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-1129-2016 with the FDA Food before acting.
The recall
Now Foods issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall — Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements..
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- May 4, 2016
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-1129-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Food action (record #F-1129-2016) was formally reported on May 4, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 18, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Now Foods is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Bloomingdale, IL. Federal records list the affected scope as 8 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Distributed to 499 consignees in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV…. 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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Affected scope
8 bottles
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product description
Andrographis extract 400 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.
Reason for recall
Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | F-1129-2016 |
| Date reported | May 4, 2016 |
| Date initiated | March 18, 2016 |
| Recalling firm | Now Foods |
| Firm location | Bloomingdale, IL |
| Affected scope | 8 bottles |
| Distribution | Distributed to 499 consignees in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and PR. The one… |
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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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? ▼
Andrographis extract 400 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 90 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.. Recalled by Now Foods. Units affected: 8 bottles.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on May 4, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-1129-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼
Distribution: Distributed to 499 consignees in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY and PR. The one foreign consignee is Natulab in Japan..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (F-1129-2016) 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 May 4, 2016.
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