CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Sep 2015 · FDA Enforcement Report
Formula E recalled by HoneyCombs Industries
HoneyCombs Industries is recalling Formula E, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 4 Aug 2015 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-3070-2015
- FDA event ID
- 71890
- Recalling firm
- HoneyCombs Industries, Montrose, CO
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 4 Aug 2015
- FDA classified
- 28 Aug 2015
- Reported
- 9 Sep 2015
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Product category
- Honey & Syrup
Timeline
| 4 Aug 2015 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 28 Aug 2015 | Classified by FDA | +24 days |
| 9 Sep 2015 | Published in enforcement report | +12 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Formula E packaged in 1 FL OZ (29mL) droppers. HoneyCombs Industries, 10671 6075 Road, Montrose, CO 81403.
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide to CO, MO, FL, NC, IN, MI, TN, KS, WI, OH, NM, AZ, GA, NY, TX, PA, MD, and KY. No foreign/VA/govt/military.
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Questions about this recall
Is Formula E recalled?
Yes. HoneyCombs Industries recalled Formula E on 4 Aug 2015. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-3070-2015.
Why was it recalled?
The powdered golden seal had a coliform count of 2000 cfu/g when the specifications stated less than 1000/cfy/g. There is 12mg of golden seal per dose.
Which lots are affected?
350
Where was it sold?
Distributed nationwide to CO, MO, FL, NC, IN, MI, TN, KS, WI, OH, NM, AZ, GA, NY, TX, PA, MD, and KY. No foreign/VA/govt/military.
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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