ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallF-0961-2020/FDA enforcement
Absorb Health LLC·Food·Apr 15, 2020

Absorb Health Advanced Joint Relief Joint Health

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    The firm was notified by the FDA that they failed to included a shellfish allergen on their ingredient panel.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

  • Action required

    Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameAbsorb Health LLC
Recalling firmAbsorb Health LLCSupply, NC, United States
UPC / barcodes
79056992863
Lot / date codes
  • There are no codes for this product.
Distribution area
AZCAFLGAIAMIMNNCNMNVNYOHPATNTXVAWA

Product was shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA & WA.

United States

Quantity affected70 bottles
Recall initiationFDA report date: June 3, 2020
FDA recall numberF-0961-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Absorb Health LLC initiated this food recall on April 15, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: The firm was notified by the FDA that they failed to included a shellfish allergen on their ingredient panel. The FDA report lists distribution as: Product was shipped to the following states: AZ, CA, FL, GA, IA, MI, MN, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH,PA, TN, TX, VA & WA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: The firm was notified by the FDA that they failed to included a shellfish allergen on their ingredient panel.

Absorb Health Advanced Joint Relief Joint Health was made or distributed by Absorb Health LLC in Supply, NC, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0961-2020, dated June 3, 2020.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a safety issue that does not fit the standard pathogen, allergen, chemical or quality categories.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Undeclared allergen

Symptoms to watch for

Hives, swelling, wheezing, coughing, vomiting, abdominal pain or a drop in blood pressure. Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency.

When symptoms may appear

Allergic reactions often begin within minutes to a few hours of eating the allergen.

Higher-risk groups

Anyone with a diagnosed food allergy, especially children, and people with a history of anaphylaxis or asthma.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy.
  2. 2If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services.
  3. 3Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

For a severe allergic reaction, do not wait for a callback or refund process before seeking emergency care.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Absorb Health Advanced Joint Relief Joint Health recall?

Absorb Health LLC recalled Absorb Health Advanced Joint Relief Joint Health in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0961-2020. The firm was notified by the FDA that they failed to included a shellfish allergen on their ingredient panel.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Check the identifying codes below and stop using the product. Return it to the retailer for a refund or dispose of it safely, following the recall notice. Do not eat or serve the affected product if you or anyone in the household has a diagnosed allergy. If symptoms such as swelling, wheezing or breathing difficulty occur, use the person's prescribed emergency plan and call emergency services. Keep the packaging, contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund, and read the official recall notice for the exact allergen.

Is the Absorb Health LLC recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0961-2020. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.