Karmactive Staff
Kwok Shing, Inc. has voluntarily recalled American Ginsengs sold as Product of Wisconsin after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recorded a potential pesticide-contamination concern. The FDA lists the recall as ongoing and says the affected products were distributed in California. The agency classified it as a Class III food recall, a category used where exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
What Products Are Affected
The recall covers American Ginsengs labelled “Product of Wisconsin” in 4-ounce and 8-ounce packages. Consumers should check packages for code 108-728-420. The FDA enforcement record lists 70 boxes in scope. It does not provide a UPC, a lot or expiration date, retailer names, purchase dates, or an image of the package.
The record says distribution was domestic and limited to California; it lists no foreign distribution. Anyone outside California who has the same labelled product should still compare the package details carefully before deciding it is unaffected, because the official entry describes the distribution pattern rather than every possible resale route.
Why Was This Recalled
The FDA record gives one reason: potential contamination with pesticides. It does not name the pesticide or state a concentration. It also does not report illnesses, injuries, hospitalizations or deaths associated with the recall. Those omissions do not establish that no one was affected; they mean the FDA enforcement entry does not provide incident information.
The Class III designation distinguishes this event from higher-risk recalls such as the recent Cabricharme cheese recall for an undeclared allergen and the bettergoods fettuccine recall linked to Listeria concerns. FDA describes Class III recalls as situations in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
What You Should Do
If you have American Ginsengs matching the Product of Wisconsin description and code 108-728-420, set the product aside rather than consuming it until you can confirm whether it is covered. Keep the packaging available when contacting the store where it was purchased. The public FDA record does not identify a retailer, a consumer telephone number, a refund procedure, or disposal instructions, so consumers should not rely on unofficial contact details.
The FDA’s official FDA enforcement record is the official source for updates. Consumers who believe they became ill after consuming a product can seek medical advice and report a suspected food problem to the agency through its official reporting routes.
Official Recall Details
The FDA assigned recall number H-1393-2026 and event ID 99859. The center classification date was September 22, 2026, and the enforcement report date was September 30, 2026. Kwok Shing, Inc. initiated the recall voluntarily by letter. The listed product quantity is 70 boxes, and the FDA record remains marked ongoing.
The limited information in this notice makes checking the package code especially important. Further details may be added if the FDA or the recalling firm issues a consumer-facing notice.
