Dried whole elderberry recalled over possible glass fragments

Recall date

April 26, 2019

Source

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

Official notice title

Oregons Wild Harvest Inc recalls Dried whole elderberry, Oregon s Wild Harvest brand, packaged in metalized plastic bag, net wt. 4 oz or 1 lb. Each case…

Recall number

F-1328-2019

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Oregons Wild Harvest Inc

Sold / distributed

CA, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, MD, ME, MN, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VT, WA, and WI.

Why it was recalled

Dried whole Elderberries are recalled due to glass fragments contamination.

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

What was recalled

Dried whole elderberry, Oregon s Wild Harvest brand, packaged in metalized plastic bag, net wt. 4 oz or 1 lb. Each case contains 12 bags. Item # for 4 oz. is 15352. UPC of 4 oz. bag is 7 06195 05352 3. Item # for 1 lb. is 11352. UPC of 1 lb. bag is 7 06195 01352 7. The label is read in part: "***Elderberry Whole *** Herbal Supplement ***Ingredients: Organic Elderberry (Sambucus sp.) *** Suggested Use: Crush or grind berry. Add 1 teaspoon to a cup of boiling water. Steep for 5 minutes, strain and enjoy hot or cold daily*** Oregon s Wild Harvest 1601 NE Hemlock Avenue, Redmond, OR 97756***".