Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and bags recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

January 29, 2020

Source

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

Official notice title

Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc. recalls Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and 2 lb bags, UPC 8 90523 00072 0 and 8 90523 00084 3

Recall number

F-0755-2020

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Salud Natural Entrepreneur, Inc.

Sold / distributed

Nopalina Flax Seed products are distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico via retail stores and the companys web site https://www.nopalinaonline.com/

Why it was recalled

FDA sampling of senna leaves powder, an ingredient used to manufacture the Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (powder) and Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber (capsules), tested positive for three types of Salmonella including Salmonella Gaminara, Salmonella Kentucky, and Salmonella Oranienburg.

Class I is the FDA’s most serious recall level: there is a reasonable probability that using this product will cause serious harm or death.

What was recalled

Nopalina Flax Seed Fiber in 1 and 2 lb bags, UPC 8 90523 00072 0 and 8 90523 00084 3