Health Alert: Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder Recall Due to Possible Health Risk

On January 27, 2025 the New York Wholesale Group of Hicksville, NY, announced the recall of Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder due to potential contamination of lead. The product has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. The product was distributed to retailers located in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut between October 21, 2022 and April 15, 2024.

While no illnesses have been reported as of January 27, consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it and can return to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further questions, consumers can contact the company at 1-800-516-7606, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST.

The affected product is packaged in clear 100g (3.5oz) jars with a gold lid. The name ZAARAH HERBALS SHATAVARI POWDER prominently displayed on the front of the jar. The UPC is 63502899940. Product codes included in the recall are Batch No: SR 04 Mfd. Date: JULY/2022 and can be found on the back panel of the bottle. To view pictures of the product, click here.

Exposure to lead in children occurs when a child comes in contact with lead by touching, swallowing, or breathing in lead or lead dust. Low levels of lead in blood have been shown to negatively affect a child’s health. Adverse effects of lead exposure can lead to damage to the brain and nervous system, delayed growth and development, learning and behavior problems and hearing and speech problems. For adults, chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive effects. There is no known safe blood lead levels.

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