FDA Recalls 12 Herbal Supplements: Iowa Consumers Should Check Their Cabinets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued recall alerts for 12 herbal supplement products from two separate companies, and Iowa is among the states where at least one of the recalled products was distributed. The recalls involve Tennessee-based A New Life Herbs, LLC and California-based Byron White Formulas, Inc.

Both recalls carry a Class II risk level, meaning use of the products may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, though the probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Byron White Formulas recall affects Iowa consumers

The Byron White Formulas recall, initiated August 16, affects more than 30,000 units of three products. The reason for the recall is that the label does not declare walnuts in English. Walnuts are classified as a tree nut, a major food allergen that can cause serious illness or, in some cases, death.

The FDA report notes the products carry a warning that they may contain nuts, and at least one product listing on the brand's website includes this warning as well.

The recalled products were distributed to Iowa and nearly every other state, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, DC. Distribution also reached countries on at least five continents.

A New Life Herbs recall: nine products pulled

The second recall involves A New Life Herbs, which initiated a recall in November 2025 on nine products. The FDA cited unapproved drug claims on product labeling and misbranding due to a missing Supplement Facts label.

The company pulled 86 bags of Organic Ginger Root and a formula called Sinus Cap, along with nearly 1,000 bottles of additional products. The FDA now lists this recall as completed, meaning the products have been satisfactorily removed from the market.

Distribution for these products included 12 states: Alabama, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New York, and Tennessee. Iowa was not among the listed states for this recall.

FDA does not approve herbal supplements before sale

These recalls serve as an important reminder that the FDA does not regulate herbal supplements before they reach the market. According to the agency's website, the FDA does not have the authority to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness, or to approve their labeling, before they are sold to the public.

Instead, manufacturers bear the responsibility to ensure their products meet safety standards for dietary supplements and comply with the law.

What Iowa consumers should do

Iowa residents who use herbal supplements should check their products against the FDA recall lists. Consumers who have purchased affected Byron White Formulas products should check labels carefully, especially if anyone in the household has a tree nut allergy. For the A New Life Herbs products, consumers should look for missing Supplement Facts labels or unapproved drug claims on packaging.

Anyone with questions about a specific product can contact the FDA or consult the full recall report available on the agency's website.

Frequently asked questions about the supplement recalls

Which states received the recalled Byron White Formulas products?

The products were distributed to Iowa and nearly all other states, including Alaska, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, DC.

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, but the probability of serious harm is remote.

Why were the Byron White Formulas products recalled?

The products were recalled because the label does not declare walnuts in English. Walnuts are a major food allergen that can cause serious illness or death in sensitive individuals.

Does the FDA approve herbal supplements before they are sold?

No. The FDA does not have authority to approve dietary supplements for safety and effectiveness before they are sold. Manufacturers are responsible for ensuring their products meet safety standards.