CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 Feb 2025 · FDA Enforcement Report
Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder recalled by New York Wholesale Group
New York Wholesale Group is recalling Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder, distributed in California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York. The recall was initiated on 27 Jan 2025 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
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-0567-2025
- FDA event ID
- 96177
- Recalling firm
- New York Wholesale Group, Hicksville, NY
- Brand
- Zaarah Herbals
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 27 Jan 2025
- FDA classified
- 19 Feb 2025
- Reported
- 26 Feb 2025
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Lead & Heavy Metals
- Product category
- Herbal Supplements
Timeline
| 27 Jan 2025 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 19 Feb 2025 | Classified by FDA | +23 days |
| 26 Feb 2025 | 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 contains elevated levels of lead - 6.50 mg/kg (ppm)
Lead and other heavy metals accumulate in the body. Children are most at risk; even low levels can affect development.
Product as listed by the FDA
ZAARAH HERBALS brand SHATAVARI POWDER; 100% ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS; (Supports Female Reproductive System); Supreme Fine Powder 100g (3.5 oz); Manufactured by FALCON SYSTEM OF AYUREVEDIC PRODUCTS Auto Nagar, Belgaum, Karnataka 590015 (INDIA); Manufactured for: ZAARAH HERBALS, USA; packaged in clear bottle with gold lid; UPC: 63502899940
Where it was distributed
NY, NJ, CT, CA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Product contains elevated levels of lead - 6.50 mg/kg (ppm)
Which lots are affected?
Batch No: SR 04 Mfd. Date: JULY/2022.
Where was it sold?
NY, NJ, CT, CA
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 I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
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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