Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Zaarah Herbals Dietary Supplements recall: Product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and arsenic

Recall published 1+ years ago

Product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and arsenic

Zaarah Herbals Dietary supplements — recalled dietary supplementsZaarah Herbals Dietary supplements — recalled dietary supplements (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Lead or heavy metal content

The recall is about heavy metal content exceeding what U.S. law allows in a product children handle.

What the notice says: It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure.

Why it matters: The product exceeds the federal limit on lead or another heavy metal. Lead harms the developing brain, and the damage builds quietly from small repeated exposures rather than arriving as a single dramatic poisoning.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

The CDC states there is no known safe level of lead in a child’s blood, and that most children with elevated levels show no symptoms at all. That is why a blood lead test, not a symptom check, is the way to find out. Ask your paediatrician about testing if a child has handled, mouthed or worn the product regularly. Where symptoms do appear they are non-specific — irritability, poor appetite, stomach pain, tiredness, constipation or a drop in attention and learning.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
March 10, 2025
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Zaarah Herbals
Product type
Dietary supplements
Distribution
California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York
UPC codes
635028999731, 635028999694, 635028999670, 635028999663
Reports of harm
No illnesses have been reported to date.

Products covered by this recall

Dietary Supplements

What the company announced

New York Wholesale Group of Hicksville, NY is recalling Zaarah Herbals Rasayan Churan, Zaarah Herbals Gurmar Powder, Zaarah Herbals Vasaka Powder, and Zaarah Herbals Bhringraj Powder to the consumer/user level because it has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and arsenic. Short term exposures to very low levels of lead may not elicit any symptoms. It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure. Additional overt signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount and duration of lead exposure and age/ body weight. If a fetus is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period(e.g., weeks to months) permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur. This can result in learning disorders, developmental defects, and other long-term health problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive effects.

Consumption of inorganic arsenic has been associated with cancer, skin lesions, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes in humans. Inorganic arsenic exposure during fetal development, infancy, and childhood may contribute to neurodevelopment effects, as well as increase lifetime cancer risk.

Zaarah Herbals products were distributed to retailers located in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and California between 12/20/2024 and 01/07/2025.

The recalled products are packaged in clear 100g (3.5oz) jars with a gold lids. The name of the product is prominently displayed on the front of the jars.

The following codes are included in the recall:

  • BRAND: ZAARAH HERBALS · Product Description: Bhringraj Powder · Batch No.: BJ 04 · Mfd. Date: July/2022 · UPC: 6 35028 99973 1
  • BRAND: ZAARAH HERBALS · Product Description: Gurmar Powder · Batch No.: GD 04 · Mfd. Date: July/2022 · UPC: 6 35028 99969 4
  • BRAND: ZAARAH HERBALS · Product Description: Vasaka Powder · Batch No.: VK 04 · Mfd. Date: July/2022 · UPC: 6 35028 99967 0
  • BRAND: ZAARAH HERBALS · Product Description: Rasayan Churan · Batch No.: RY 04 · Mfd. Date: July/2022 · UPC: 6 35028 99966 3

All Codes can be found on the back panel of the bottles.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The recall is the result of an analysis conducted by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection; Food & Standards Division that revealed the product contained elevated levels of lead and inorganic arsenic.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and can return to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-800-516-7606 Monday through Friday from 10:00am to 6:00pm EST.

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 9 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 635028999731
  • 635028999694
  • 635028999670
  • 635028999663

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • BJ 04
  • GD 04
  • VK 04
  • RY 04

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 3.5 oz

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Lead

Zaarah Herbals — The recall is about heavy metal content exceeding what U.S. law allows in a product children handle.

  1. Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.
  2. Wash the hands of anyone who has been handling it, and wipe down the surfaces it has been sitting on.
  3. Ask your paediatrician whether a blood lead test is warranted, especially for a child under six or anyone pregnant.
  4. Do not sand, scrape, burn or break the item up; that turns a contained hazard into dust you can breathe.

If the claim stalls

Most recall claims are paid without argument. The ones that stall usually stall for a reason you can fix.

  • Check you used the recall channel rather than ordinary customer support — the two queues rarely talk to each other.
  • Paid by card? A chargeback for goods that are unfit for sale is a legitimate fallback once the company has had a fair chance.
  • Send the photos they asked for in the format they asked for. A missing date code is the single commonest reason a claim sits unprocessed.
  • Give it ten working days, then chase in writing and quote your claim reference.

Remedy named in the notice: Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and can return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: New York Wholesale Group — Consumers: 1-800-516-7606

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Zaarah Herbals dietary supplements recalled?

Product may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead and arsenic It is possible that increased blood lead levels may be the only apparent sign of lead exposure.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 635028999731, 635028999694, 635028999670; lot code BJ 04, GD 04, VK 04. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Take the product away from children and stop using it — do not keep it for decoration where a child can reach it.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them and can return to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York.

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