The FDA has issued a recall of 12 popular ashwagandha supplement brands after testing revealed heavy metal contamination exceeding safe limits by up to 500% in some products.
Affected Brands
The recall includes products from Amazon's top-selling supplement brands, affecting an estimated 2 million bottles currently in consumer hands. Lead and arsenic were the primary contaminants found.
Consumer Advisory
The FDA urges consumers to check the recall list and discontinue use of affected products immediately. Third-party tested brands from NSF and USP-certified manufacturers were not affected.
- 12 brands recalled
- Heavy metals up to 500% above safe limits
- 2 million bottles affected
- NSF/USP-certified brands not affected
