Ginseng — Class III food recall F-1543-2013
Terminated recall by Bao Gong Da Inc, reported 2013-06-26, distributed in CA, NV, NY, TX. The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
| Recall number | F-1543-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Bao Gong Da Inc, Pico Rivera, CA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2013-05-10 |
| Classified | 2013-06-20 |
| Reported by FDA | 2013-06-26 |
| Terminated | 2014-07-16 |
| Distributed | CA, NV, NY, TX |
| Quantity | 2,422 pounds |
| Reason classes | chemical contamination |
Product
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.
Reason for recall
The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
Machine access
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