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Class III Recall — Unlikely to Cause Adverse Health Consequences
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NOW Health Group Inc. NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VC Recall 2021

NOW Health Group Inc.Issued October 1, 2021

NOW Health Group Inc. NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS (Distributed by Sofico) UPC 733739150523 Lifesource Vitamins 1500mg 60 Veg Caps UPC 610265580430 — recalled per FDA on 10/1/2021. Reason: Product may contain Metronidazole.

Issuing agency
FDA
Issued
Oct 1, 2021
Brand
NOW Health Group Inc.
Distribution
47 states

What to do right now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Take it out of rotation. Don't consume, wear, or operate.

  2. 2

    Verify the match

    Compare lot numbers, UPCs, and dates against your product.

  3. 3

    Return or dispose

    Follow the manufacturer's instructions to refund or safely dispose.

  4. 4

    Clean prep surfaces

    Wash any utensils, cutting boards, or containers that touched the product with hot soapy water.

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U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Summary of the official FDA notice issued October 1, 2021. Last synced Apr 27, 2026. View on fda.gov

What's recalled

NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS UPC 733739025654 NOW Royal Jelly 1500mg 60 VCAPS (Distributed by Sofico) UPC 733739150523 Lifesource Vitamins 1500mg 60 Veg Caps UPC 610265580430

Why it was recalled

Product may contain Metronidazole

Affected products & lot numbers
1 lot called out

Affected Lot Numbers

Check your product label — do not use if your lot number appears below.

Lot Number
Lots: 3203587 3172171 3184045 3214752 (Lifesource) 3184027 (Sofico)
Where was it sold
47 states

Total number of domestic consignees = 1576 (including 2 private label customers). Domestic online and retail to AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WY. Total number of foreign consignees = 21 (including 1 private label customer). International distribution to retail locations in Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, England, Germany, Holland, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Nigeria, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Arab Emirates. International distribution to a distributor in Cairo, Egypt.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the NOW Health Group Inc. recall still active?

Yes, this recall is currently active as of October 1, 2021. Do not use or consume the affected product.

What lot numbers are affected?

Affected lot numbers: Lots: 3203587 3172171 3184045 3214752 (Lifesource) 3184027 (Sofico). Check the label on your product.

What should I do if I have the recalled NOW Health Group Inc.?

Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.