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FDA Food recall · Reported May 4, 2016

Elderberry 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 60 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.

Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements.

Recall #
F-1130-2016
Affected scope
57 bottles
Initiated
March 18, 2016
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Now Foods recalled Elderberry 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 60 capsules. The bottl… - a moderate-severity action.

Elderberry 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 60 capsules. The bottl… 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-1130-2016 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-1130-2016 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.

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Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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

Elderberry 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 60 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.

Reason for recall

Undeclared soy lecithin in 5 dietary supplements.

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-1130-2016
Date reported May 4, 2016
Date initiated March 18, 2016
Recalling firm Now Foods
Firm location Bloomingdale, IL
Affected scope 57 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Elderberry 500 mg packaged in a white and orange bottle containing 60 capsules. The bottle has a blue cap and white lettering.. Recalled by Now Foods. Units affected: 57 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-1130-2016.
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..
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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