By Amber Brenza
- At A Glance* The FDA classified a recall of Qunol turmeric capsules as Class II, indicating a remote risk of serious health consequences. * About 42,740 bottles were recalled due to mold contamination, including specific 60- and 120-count lots expiring in October 2028. * Consumers should stop using the affected products and return them to retailers like CVS or Wegmans for full refunds.
An ongoing recall of more than 42,000 bottles of turmeric supplements has been given a Class II risk level, the Food and Drug Administration announced on Jan. 23. The supplements—Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric (1,000-milligram capsules)—were initially recalled in December 2025 for mold contamination. The FDA’s Class II level indicates that there’s a remote risk of serious adverse health consequences from ingesting the supplements.
Identifying the Recalled Turmeric Supplements
Approximately 42,740 bottles of Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric Capsules were recalled in 60- and 120-count bottles with the following information:
Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric, 1000mg, 60-count bottle
- Product SKU: 300580
- Product UPC: 850184008428
- Lot code: B1O8281
- Expiration date: 10/2028
Qunol Extra Strength Turmeric 1000mg, 120-count bottle
- Product SKU: 387443
- Product UPC: 850184008435
- Lot codes: B1O7771, BIO7772
- Expiration date: 10/2028
The supplements were sold at retail stores, including CVS and Wegmans, in 30 states: Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
What You Should Do
Quten Research Institute, the manufacturer of the Qunol turmeric supplements, is urging customers who may have purchased a recalled product to stop using it immediately and return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
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