WishGarden Cord Care and Goldenseal Powder Recall News – WishGarden Herbs, Inc. (WishGarden) has issued a recall for its Cord Care Powder and Goldenseal Powder products due to being contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had previously warned the public on August 14, 2020 about Maison Terre’s similar Goldenseal Root Powder product. The product was contaminated with multiple microorganisms, one of which was Cronobacter sakazakii, leading to an infant death. Maison Terre recalled the affected product on August 17, 2020.
WishGarden Cord Care and Goldenseal Powder Recall Information
On December 4, 2020, WishGarden recalled 14 lots of Cord Care Powder and Goldenseal Powder products. These products were produced after July 26, 2018, with expiration dates between July 26, 2018 and September 1, 2020. WishGarden determined the affected Cord Care and Goldenseal Powder products were produced using ingredients potentially contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii bacteria.
Per the company’s posting on the FDA’s site:
“Cord Care Powder is marketed to dry umbilical cords and is applied externally to skin. It is packaged in 1oz containers and labeled with UPC 6-56490-24730-4. The affected product lots are P227-P235. The lot and expiration date can be found below the label barcode.
“Goldenseal Powder is marketed as a drying powder applied externally to skin. It is packaged in 1oz containers and labeled with UPC 6-56490-64137-9. Affected product lots are P116-P120. The lot and expiration date can be found below the label barcode.”
The affected Cord Care Powder and Goldenseal Powder products were distributed nationwide in the U.S. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately and return to point of purchase for a refund.
Cronobacter Information
Per the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Cronobacter infections have been reported in all age groups. However, infants, the elderly, and people with immunocompromising conditions appear to be at greatest risk of Cronobacter infection and can experience more severe symptoms. Meningitis due to Cronobacter occurs almost exclusively among infants in the first 2 months of life.
A healthcare provider should be consulted immediately if any adverse symptoms are noted.
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