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FDA Food recall · Reported June 28, 2017

NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets. Distributed By: Herbmed USA Company Inc.

Product contains undeclared milk.

Recall #
F-2387-2017
Affected scope
20,000
Initiated
May 26, 2017
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Herbmed USA Company Inc. recalled NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets.… - a critical-severity action.

NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets.… was recalled by Herbmed USA Company Inc. in June 28, 2017. Reason: Product contains undeclared milk.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2387-2017 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Herbmed USA Company Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Food recall-Product contains undeclared milk..

Critical
severity level
20K units
affected scope
Class I
classification
June 28, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2387-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Food action (record #F-2387-2017) was formally reported on June 28, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 26, 2017. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Terminated. Herbmed USA Company Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Jericho, NY. Federal records list the affected scope as 20,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: Product contains undeclared milk. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: China. 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, 6 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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Severity

Critical

Affected scope

20,000

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets. Distributed By: Herbmed USA Company Inc.

Reason for recall

Product contains undeclared milk.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Terminated
Recall number F-2387-2017
Date reported June 28, 2017
Date initiated May 26, 2017
Recalling firm Herbmed USA Company Inc.
Firm location Jericho, NY
Affected scope 20,000
Distribution China

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

Scale of Impact

20,000 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) -
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (F-2387-2017) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. 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?
NutriHeal OPTIMAL CHOLESTEROL Traditional Vegetarian Blend Herbal Supplement, 60 Tablets. Distributed By: Herbmed USA Company Inc.. Recalled by Herbmed USA Company Inc.. Units affected: 20,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Product contains undeclared milk.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Food on June 28, 2017. Severity: Critical. Recall number: F-2387-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: China.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (F-2387-2017) 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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Food, reported June 28, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.