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Posted November 05, 2021

Herb Recalled Due to Risk of Lead, Cadmium Contamination

On November 2, 2021, Murray Int'l Trading issued a recall of Herbal Doctor brand Angelicae Sinensis due to potential risk it may contain elevated levels of lead and cadmium.

Exposure to lead, even at low levels, is associated with neurological impairment, and in children, learning disabilities and lower IQ scores. The levels of lead found in these products exceeds the recommended daily lead exposure for children less than 6 years of age and women of childbearing age and can potentially cause serious injury. Symptoms of lead toxicity include abdominal pain, headache, changes in blood pressure, dizziness, kidney and brain damage. Chronic exposure to cadmium has been linked to kidney, liver, and bone damage in humans.

Angelicae Sinensis, also known as dong quai, is often promoted for improving circulation and boosting the immune system. Packaged whole Angelicae Sinensis may be used to make soup.

Recalled Herbal Doctor Angelicae Sinensis (see product photos) was distributed through retails stores in was distributed in the following states. New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachutes, Connecticut, Washington DC, Virginia, Delaware, Rhode Island, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, and Texas. It is packed in green plastic bags or a clear plastic box and can be identified by the following:

 

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91001

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91019

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91057

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91070

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91005

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91020

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91060

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91071

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91011

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91049

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91062

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91018

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91050

     

  • Green plastic bag (16 oz.), Barcode number 767533-91068

     

  • Clear plastic box (12 oz.), Barcode number 767533-20097

     

 

Consumers who purchased one of the recalled products should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For more information, use the link below.

Murray Int'l Trading Inc is Voluntary Recalling Angelicae Sinensis Due to Elevated Levels of Lead and Cadmium