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.