CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 11 Jul 2012 · FDA Enforcement Report

Super Colon Cleanse, stimulant laxative recalled

Health Plus is recalling Super Colon Cleanse, stimulant laxative, 140 mg of Senna per capsule, 25 doses, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 28 Jun 2012 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot number 120502276, Expiration date 05/2015, UPC Code 08807/11/0 -- revision number 08807/11/0. Lot number 120201286, Expiration date 03/2015, UPC Code 08807/11/0.
Quantity recalled24,423 bottles

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

Recall details

Recall number
D-1406-2012
FDA event ID
62442
Recalling firm
Health Plus, Chino, CA
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
28 Jun 2012
FDA classified
3 Jul 2012
Reported
11 Jul 2012
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Packaging Defects

Timeline

28 Jun 2012Recall initiated by company
3 Jul 2012Classified by FDA+5 days
11 Jul 2012Published in enforcement report+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Labeling: Label Mix-up: The product is being recalled because active ingredient in the Drug Facts box incorrectly states "Active Ingredients per dose" Senna Leaf powder 140 mg. It should correctly be stated as "Active ingredient (in each capsule)" Senna Leaf Powder 140 mg.It should correctly be stated as Active ingredient (in each capsule) Senna Leaf Powder 140 mg.

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

Super Colon Cleanse, stimulant laxative, 140 mg of Senna per capsule, 25 doses, 100 capsules, Manufactured by: healthPLUS Inc. Chino, CA 91710 USA.

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Labeling: Label Mix-up: The product is being recalled because active ingredient in the Drug Facts box incorrectly states "Active Ingredients per dose" Senna Leaf powder 140 mg. It should correctly be stated as "Active ingredient (in each capsule)" Senna Leaf Powder 140 mg.It should correctly be stated as Active ingredient (in each capsule) Senna Leaf Powder 140 mg.

Which lots are affected?

Lot number 120502276, Expiration date 05/2015, UPC Code 08807/11/0 -- revision number 08807/11/0. Lot number 120201286, Expiration date 03/2015, UPC Code 08807/11/0.

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

What should I do if I have it?

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

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.