CLASS II Food recall · Reported 9 Aug 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic recalled by Threshold Enterprises

Threshold Enterprises is recalling Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic, distributed in 7 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Jun 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes60 count lot FG-86688, Exp. 5/21; 120 count lot FG-86689, Exp. 5/21.

Quantity recalled36 bottles - 7 x 120 count and 29 x 60 count.

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-3338-2017
FDA event ID: 77805
Recalling firm: Threshold Enterprises, Scotts Valley, CA
Brand: Planetary Herbals
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Jun 2017
FDA classified: 2 Aug 2017
Reported: 9 Aug 2017
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Herbal Supplements

Timeline

16 Jun 2017	Recall initiated by company
2 Aug 2017	Classified by FDA	+47 days
9 Aug 2017	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Product was inadvertently released prior to release of all QC testing. Testing had positive results for coliform growth.

Product as listed by the FDA

Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic; Classic Chinese Energizer 710 mg; 60 and 120 UPC 0 21078 10215 1 tablet bottles; 60 count - UPC 0 21078 10214 4; Product code PF0214 120 count - UPC 0 21078 10215; Product code PR0215.

Where it was distributed

CA, MN, WA, IL, PR, ME, SD.

California Illinois Maine Minnesota Puerto Rico South Dakota Washington

Questions about this recall

Is Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic recalled?

Yes. Threshold Enterprises recalled Planetary Herbals Ginseng Classic on 16 Jun 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-3338-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Product was inadvertently released prior to release of all QC testing. Testing had positive results for coliform growth.

Which lots are affected?

60 count lot FG-86688, Exp. 5/21; 120 count lot FG-86689, Exp. 5/21.

Where was it sold?

CA, MN, WA, IL, PR, ME, SD.

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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