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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IRecall closedF-0594-2013/FDA enforcement
Botanical Laboratories INC·Dietary Supplements·Jun 4, 2012

Product Is a Liquid Dietary Supplement Packaged in White Plastic Bottles with a Shrink Wrap…

What you need to know

Class I

  • What happened

    Product ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella by the raw ingredient supplier.

  • Health risk

    The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

  • Action required

    Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure.

Recall closed · classified by the FDANationwide (US)More supplements

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameBotanical Laboratories INC
Recalling firmBotanical Laboratories INCFerndale, WA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • Original Recalled Codes: 16 oz: LOT 34441C XXXXA EXP 03/2014 and 33.8 oz: LOT 34552C XXXXA EXP 03/2014 Expanded Recalled Codes: (Note: When the recall was expanded, the 2 ounce size was added to the recall.) 33923A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 33973A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 34011A XXXXA EXP 10/2012, 34068A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 34148A XXXXA EXP 12/2012, 34190B XXXXA EXP 01/2013, 34309B XXXXA EXP 03/2013, 34310B XXXXA EXP 03/2013, 34346B XXXXA EXP 03/2013, 34400B XXXXA EXP 08/2013 and 34406B XXXXA EXP 08/2013 The first five digits are uniquely generated by an inventory management program - Macola - followed by a letter representing the year. XXXX signifies a four digit variable time code stamp, followed by a letter designating the compound vessel used. Below is the expiration month and year.
Distribution area
Nationwide

Nationwide to retailers (80%) and consumers (direct and sample 20 %) - approximate

United States

Quantity affected2 oz.- 6, 509, 16oz - 10, 846 and 33.8oz - 21, 093 units (minus some quality and production retains)
Recall initiationFDA report date: November 7, 2012
FDA recall numberF-0594-2013

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Botanical Laboratories INC initiated this supplements recall on June 4, 2012. The FDA enforcement report states: Product ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella by the raw ingredient supplier. The FDA report lists distribution as: Nationwide to retailers (80%) and consumers (direct and sample 20 %) - approximate.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Product ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella by the raw ingredient supplier.

Product Is a Liquid Dietary Supplement Packaged in White Plastic Bottles with a Shrink Wrap… was made or distributed by Botanical Laboratories INC in Ferndale, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0594-2013, dated November 7, 2012.

Why this is a Class I recall

Class I means the product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.

FDA definition

The product has a reasonable probability of causing serious adverse health consequences or death.

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 lot and date codes 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

Salmonella

Symptoms to watch for

Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.

When symptoms may appear

Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.

Higher-risk groups

Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Product Is a Liquid Dietary Supplement Packaged in White Plastic Bottles with a Shrink Wrap… recall?

Botanical Laboratories INC recalled Product Is a Liquid Dietary Supplement Packaged in White Plastic Bottles with a Shrink Wrap… in an FDA Class I enforcement action reported as F-0594-2013. Product ("Digestive 3 in 1 Health") was manufactured using a raw ingredient that tested positive for Salmonella by the raw ingredient supplier.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop taking the supplement. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund. Seek medical advice if you have concerns about exposure. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Botanical Laboratories INC recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0594-2013. 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.