Kwok Shing recall: American Ginsengs
Kwok Shing, Inc. is recalling American Ginsengs because of pesticide contamination – 70 boxes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration published the recall on September 30, 2026; it began on September 8, 2026. Distributed in 1 state (California).
Lower risk Class III means using the product is not likely to cause health problems; it breaks a labeling or manufacturing rule.

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| Product | American Ginsengs |
| Brand | Kwok Shing |
| Company | Kwok Shing, Inc. |
| Type | Food |
| Classification | Class III |
| Recall date | September 8, 2026 |
| Published by FDA | September 30, 2026 |
| Quantity | 70 boxes |
| Recall ID | 99859 |
Recalled products
- American Ginsengs. PRODUCT OF WISCONSIN. NET WT: 4 oz. NET WT. 8 oz.
- FDA recall number
- H-1393-2026
- Codes, lots and dates
- 108-728-420
- Quantity
- 70 boxes
- Classification
- Class III
Identifiers and details
- FDA event ID
- 99859
- Initiated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Firm location
- San Francisco, CA, United States
Why it was recalled
The problem: pesticide contamination.
The reason the FDA lists: “Potential contamination with pesticides.”
Where it was sold
1 state: California. Distribution as the FDA records it: “Domestic: CA. Foreign: Not Applicable.”
What to do
Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.
Official notice: FDA Enforcement Report record (event 99859, openFDA) – the same recall numbers can be searched in the FDA Enforcement Report.
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About this recall
Is Kwok Shing American Ginsengs recalled?
Yes. Kwok Shing, Inc. recalled it on September 8, 2026; FDA published it September 30, 2026 (Class III). Only the lots, dates or models listed on this page are included.
Why was it recalled?
Because of pesticide contamination. The reason given: Potential contamination with pesticides.
What should I do if I have it?
Check the product name, size, lot code and dates against the list. Do not eat a recalled product, even if it looks and smells fine – throw it away or return it to the store for a refund, and clean surfaces it touched.
Where was it sold?
In 1 state (California).
More recalls
Source: recall records published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (openFDA Enforcement Reports), the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected twice a day. Product names, lot codes, dates and model numbers are shown exactly as the agency lists them; the agency's notice is the authority. 77.today is not affiliated with any of these agencies.