CLASS II Food recall · Reported 20 Apr 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Nature's Answer Coral Calcium recalled by Bio-Botanica

Bio-Botanica is recalling Nature's Answer Coral Calcium, distributed in 17 states. The recall was initiated on 13 May 2021 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesLot 203279 - 9/2020; Lot 194079 - 12/2019; Lot 190719-4/2019; Lot 183383 - 9/2018

Quantity recalled6852 bottles

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-1000-2022
FDA event ID: 89883
Recalling firm: Bio-Botanica, Hauppauge, NY
Brand: Nature's Answer
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 13 May 2021
FDA classified: 14 Apr 2022
Reported: 20 Apr 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Dietary Supplements

Timeline

13 May 2021	Recall initiated by company
14 Apr 2022	Classified by FDA	+336 days
20 Apr 2022	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

Product contained cesium chloride, a New Dietary Ingredient

Product as listed by the FDA

NATURE's ANSWER Coral Calcium; Antioxidant Benefits*; 1000mg Coral Calcium per serving; DIETARY SUPPLEMENT; 90 capsules

Where it was distributed

RI, FL, IN, OK, WI, TX, MI, CA, MO, PA, TN, NY, AZ, DE, VA, CT, OH

Arizona California Connecticut Delaware Florida Indiana Michigan Missouri New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Rhode Island Tennessee Texas Virginia Wisconsin

Questions about this recall

Is Nature's Answer Coral Calcium recalled?

Yes. Bio-Botanica recalled Nature's Answer Coral Calcium on 13 May 2021. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-1000-2022.

Why was it recalled?

Product contained cesium chloride, a New Dietary Ingredient

Which lots are affected?

Lot 203279 - 9/2020; Lot 194079 - 12/2019; Lot 190719-4/2019; Lot 183383 - 9/2018

Where was it sold?

RI, FL, IN, OK, WI, TX, MI, CA, MO, PA, TN, NY, AZ, DE, VA, CT, OH

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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