Blessed thistle herb c/s recalled over E. coli risk

Recall date

April 24, 2019

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Official notice title

AmeriHerb International Inc recalls Blessed thistle herb c/s, Centaurea benedicus, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged i…

Recall number

F-1384-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

AmeriHerb International Inc

Sold / distributed

Customers nationwide (including Puerto Rico). Foreign distribution to Canada.

Why it was recalled

Dried spice and herb products potentially contaminated with generic E. coli.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Blessed thistle herb c/s, Centaurea benedicus, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags