Safety Report: Zaarah Herbals Dietary Supplements recalled due to Elevated levels of lead and arsenic, USA

United States

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

Exposure to higher levels of 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.

The recalled products are packaged in clear 100g (3.5oz) jars with a gold lid. 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

1- Product: Bhringraj Powder
- Batch No.: BJ 04
- Manufacturing Date: July 2022
- UPC: 6 35028 99973 1

2- Product: Gurmar Powder
- Batch No.: GD 04
- Manufacturing Date: July 2022
- UPC: 6 35028 99969 4

3- Product: Vasaka Powder
- Batch No.: VK 04
- Manufacturing Date: July 2022
- UPC: 6 35028 99967 0

4- Product: Rasayan Churan
- Batch No.: RY 04
- Manufacturing Date: July 2022
- UPC: 6 35028 99966 3

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

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

In case you experience harm from this product, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/new-york-wholesale-group-recalls-zaarah-herbals-rasayan-churan-zaarah-herbals-gurmar-powder-zaarah