CLASS III Food recall · Reported 26 Jun 2013 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ginseng. American Ginseng and retail packages recalled by Bao Gong Da
Bao Gong Da is recalling Ginseng. American Ginseng and retail packages and bulk ginseng in 20, 30, or in a. Bulk, distributed in California, Nevada, New York, Texas. The recall was initiated on 10 May 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.
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-1543-2013
- FDA event ID
- 65208
- Recalling firm
- Bao Gong Da, Pico Rivera, CA
- Brand
- Ginseng
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 10 May 2013
- FDA classified
- 20 Jun 2013
- Reported
- 26 Jun 2013
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 10 May 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Jun 2013 | Classified by FDA | +41 days |
| 26 Jun 2013 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the FDA
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.
Where it was distributed
US States: CA, TX, NV, NY.
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
The firm initiated this recall of "American Ginseng" because FDA lab analysis found pesticide residues.
Which lots are affected?
No codes or lot numbers used. Production start and end date: 2/1/2013 - 3/31/2013
Where was it sold?
US States: CA, TX, NV, NY.
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 III mean?
Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 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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