Elderberry Whole Organic recalled over Salmonella risk

Recall date

October 16, 2020

Source

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

Official notice title

Starwest Botanicals, Inc recalls Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia Distributed in boxes with plastic liners. Various sizes Bulk…

Recall number

F-0115-2021

FDA classification

Class I

Brand / firm

Starwest Botanicals, Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers

Why it was recalled

Direct customer tested product upon receipt and had a positive result for Salmonella.

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

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