Wise Woman Herbals Kava Glycerite (EarthLab) – High Microbial Counts (2022)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 15 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) and 9 mg Kavalactones (from Piper methysticum) depending on lot. Dosage: 60 drops 1-2 times a day. Product is packaged in Amber Glass Boston Round bottle, Black serrated polypropylene dropper assembly with rubber bulb (2oz only) or Black serrated phenolic lid with polypropylene cone insert (4oz and larger), Clear neck band, Wise Woman Herbals label. Each size has the fol
Brand
EarthLab Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
2PIGL, 4PIGL, 8PIGL, 16PIGL, 32PIGL. (1st digit indicates package size, PI indicates Piper, Latin name of Kava, GL indicates Glycerite). Lots: 17816, 17391, 16988, 16872, 16742. Best Used By for each lot: 9/10/23 (for 17816), 10/2/22 (for 17391), 10/24/21 (for 16988), 8/7/21 (for 16872), 4/25/21 (for 16742).
Products Sold
2PIGL, 4PIGL, 8PIGL, 16PIGL, 32PIGL. (1st digit indicates package size; PI indicates Piper, Latin name of Kava; GL indicates Glycerite). Lots: 17816, 17391, 16988, 16872, 16742. Best Used By for each lot: 9/10/23 (for 17816); 10/2/22 (for 17391); 10/24/21 (for 16988); 8/7/21 (for 16872); 4/25/21 (for 16742).
EarthLab Inc is recalling Wise Woman Herbals Standardized Kava Glycerite, product is liquid and contains 15 mg Kavalactones (f due to The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The microbial test result is found to be out of specification due to high yeast and mold counts.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 6, 2026