FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IIF-0114-2021

Product

Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia 1 lb. and 4 oz. Distributed in Mylar bags. 1 lb. UPC: 7 67963 07315 0; Item # 209290-01 4 oz. UPC 7 67963-10561-5; Item # 209290-04 Daily serving size; Pour 8-12 oz. of boiling water (212 degrees F) over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
1 lb. lots P88226, P88762, P88763 4 oz. lot P88764
Quantity
10,037 lbs. (total)

Why it was recalled

Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.

Recalling firm

Firm
Starwest Botanicals, Inc
Notification channel
Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
161 Main Ave, Sacramento, California 95838-2080

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-10-16
FDA classified
2020-11-16
Posted by FDA
2020-11-18
Terminated
2021-10-05
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Food Enforcement endpoint. Recall record F-0114-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.

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