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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedD-1130-2020/FDA enforcement
Herbal Doctor Remedies·Cosmetics·Mar 24, 2020

Hair Back Lotion, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, Ca 91801-7081 USA, 1(800)…

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    CGMP Deviations: These products have been found to be misbranded as unapproved new drugs

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Current good manufacturing practice failures can affect product identity, strength, quality or purity.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

Recall closed · classified by the FDADistribution not listedMore cosmetics

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Product identification

Source: FDA COSMETICS

Brand nameHerbal Doctor Remedies
Recalling firmHerbal Doctor RemediesMonterey Park, CA, United States
UPC / barcodesNo UPC listed in the FDA enforcement record.
Lot / date codes
  • All lots within expiry
Distribution area

Products are sold online within the United States and internationally to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, and United Kingdom

United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia

Quantity affectedNot provided by the FDA.
Recall initiationFDA report date: April 15, 2020
FDA recall numberD-1130-2020

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Herbal Doctor Remedies initiated this cosmetics recall on March 24, 2020. The FDA enforcement report states: CGMP Deviations: These products have been found to be misbranded as unapproved new drugs. The FDA report lists distribution as: Products are sold online within the United States and internationally to the following countries: Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, and United Kingdom.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: CGMP Deviations: These products have been found to be misbranded as unapproved new drugs

Hair Back Lotion, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, Ca 91801-7081 USA, 1(800)… was made or distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies in Monterey Park, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report D-1130-2020, dated April 15, 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, current good manufacturing practice failures can affect product identity, strength, quality or purity.

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

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  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

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

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 Hair Back Lotion, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, Ca 91801-7081 USA, 1(800)… recall?

Herbal Doctor Remedies recalled Hair Back Lotion, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, Ca 91801-7081 USA, 1(800)… in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as D-1130-2020. CGMP Deviations: These products have been found to be misbranded as unapproved new drugs

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Herbal Doctor Remedies 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 D-1130-2020. 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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