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Ginseng. American Ginseng, 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.

Class I - Dangerous
Recalled: May 10, 2013 Bao Gong Da Other Foods

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    No codes or lot numbers used. Production start and end date: 2/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Bao Gong Da Inc
Reason for Recall:
The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Ginseng. American Ginseng, 4 oz. and 8 oz. retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or 40 lbs. in a clear plastic bag. Bulk products are not labeled.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

No codes or lot numbers used. Production start and end date: 2/1/2013 - 3/31/2013

Distribution:

Distributed in: US, CA, TX, NV, NY

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: F-1543-2013

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