WASHINGTON (AP) -- A chemical linked to cases of kidney failure in Europe has been found in Chinese herbs distributed in the United States, the government said.
Two California companies are recalling eight brands of Chinese herbs after federal testing found some bottles contaminated with aristolochic acid.
After reports of kidney failure from Britain and Belgium, the FDA last summer stopped imports of the herb family Aristolochia. While no U.S. injuries have been reported, the FDA discovered the ingredient in some Chinese herbal mixes already in U.S. stores, resulting in several recalls.
The products were sold in bottles with either the Taiwanese logo Sheng Chang imprinted on the bottom or with the U.S. imprint Trans Container Corporation.
Both companies' products were sold throughout the country, including by acupuncturists, chiropractors and other health workers.
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