Reviews and Information for Traditional Medicinals
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Product Review
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CL Answer
A tea called Throat Coat made me lethargic and I was found to have low potassium. Is this a known problem? I was drinking 5 cups a day.
Throat Coat tea information, including licorice root content, potassium loss, and symptoms such as lethargy, increased blood pressure and fluid retention. ConsumerLab.com's answer explains.
Recalls & Warnings
April 26, 2018
Wegmans Recalls Traditional Medicinals Teas Due to Salmonella Risk
On April 17, 2018, Wegmans Food Markets issued a recall of one lot each of Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea herbal tea and Traditional Medicinals EveryDay Detox Lemon tea because they have the potential to contaminated with Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
April 24, 2018
Traditional Medicinals "Throat Coat" Lemon Echinacea Herbal Tea Recalled in Canada
On April 24, 2018, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the FDA) advised consumers that one lot of Traditional Medicinals Throat Coat Lemon Echinacea herbal tea is being recalled in Canada because it has the potential to contaminated by Salmonella.
Recalls & Warnings
February 22, 2024
Nutracelle Children’s Gummy Vitamin Recalled
On February 2, 2020, Health Canada (the Canadian equivalent of the FDA) advised consumers that one lot of Nutracelle Nutramin Vitamin for Kids is being recalled by the manufacturer (Wildman Protein Treats Ltd.
Recalls & Warnings
May 24, 2023
Seller of Echinacea, High Blood Pressure Products & More Warned for Drug Claims
On May 12, 2023, the FDA issued a warning letter to H.E.A.L.
News Release
February 15, 2024
Unveiling the Truth About Green Tea’s EGCG Content
White Plains, NY, February 15, 2024 — ConsumerLab.com, a trusted name in health and wellness, sheds light on the EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate) content in green tea.
Recalls & Warnings
January 23, 2020
Flaxseed Salmonella Risk Prompts Recall
Update: (2/4/20) This recall has been expanded to include additional Nopalina flaxseed products, which are highlighted below.
Recalls & Warnings
July 24, 2018
Contaminated Homeopathic Products Recalled
On July 20, 2018, King Bio issued a recall of four lots of its homeopathic products Aquaflora Candida HP9, Lymph Detox, and Baby Teething liquids because they were found to contain microbial contaminants including Pseudomonas Brenneri, Pseudomonas Fluroescens and ...
Recalls & Warnings
August 25, 2018
Thirty-Two Children's Homeopathic Products Recalled
On August 22, 2018, King Bio issued a recall of 32 homeopathic products for children because some have have tested positive for microbial contamination.