Blue Green Algae (Natures Bounty) – High Microcystin Levels (2018)
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
BLUE GREEN ALGAE: Packaged under the following brands: AMERICAN HEALTH KALMATH SHORES BLUE GREEN ALGAE, 120 CAPSULES, UPC: 0 76630 02542 3 and Puritan's Pride PREMIUM Kalamath Lake Blue Green Algae, 500 MG, 120 RAPID RELEASE CAPSULES, UPC 0 74312 12542 3
Brand
Natures Bounty Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot Number/Expiry Date: 178747 / 05/2020, 199658 / 10/2020, 264855 / 04/2021, 33766 / 01/2020, 959219 / 02/2019, 964323 / 10/2018, 982016 / 04/2019, 982017 / 05/2019
Products Sold
Lot Number/Expiry Date: 178747 / 05/2020;199658 / 10/2020; 264855 / 04/2021; 33766 / 01/2020; 959219 / 02/2019; 964323 / 10/2018; 982016 / 04/2019; 982017 / 05/2019
Natures Bounty Inc is recalling BLUE GREEN ALGAE: Packaged under the following brands: AMERICAN HEALTH KALMATH SHORES BLUE GREEN ALG due to High level of microcystin observed in the product.. 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
High level of microcystin observed in the product.
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