FDA Food Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class IF-0115-2021

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that consumption of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia Distributed in boxes with plastic liners. Various sizes Bulk UPC 7 67963 07314 3, Item # 209290-00 Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic

Type
Food
Affected lot / code info
lots #s 97398-03, 97337-03, 97527-03, 97527-13
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-0115-2021. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings.