Karmactive Staff
A potentially dangerous lead contamination has forced New York Wholesale Group to recall its Zaarah Herbals Shatavari Powder across three states. The Hicksville-based company initiated the recall after tests by Connecticut’s Department of Consumer Protection revealed elevated lead levels in the product.
The contaminated powder was sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut between October 2022 and April 2024. The affected products come in clear 100g jars with gold lids, marked with batch number SR 04 and manufacturing date July 2022.
Lead exposure poses serious health risks, particularly for pregnant women and children. If a fetus is exposed to lead for an extended period, permanent damage to the central nervous system may occur, potentially resulting in learning disorders and developmental defects.
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For adults, extended exposure can trigger multiple health complications. Chronic lead exposure is associated with kidney dysfunction, hypertension, increased risk of mortality from cardiovascular disease, and neurocognitive effects. Short-term exposures to very low levels of lead may not show immediate symptoms, with increased blood lead levels possibly being the only apparent sign.
While no illnesses have been reported from this specific product, consumers should stop using it immediately. The powder can be returned to the purchase location for a full refund. Questions can be directed to New York Wholesale Group at 1-800-516-7606 during business hours (10 AM to 6 PM EST, Monday through Friday).
The UPC code for the recalled product is 63502899940. The effects of lead exposure depend upon the amount, duration of exposure, and age/body weight of the person exposed. Lead can affect nearly every bodily system.
The FDA continues to investigate the contamination in this case. The recall remains active, and consumers are advised to avoid using the product to prevent potential health risks.
