Starwest Botanicals, Inc

Recall #F-0114-2021 · Initiated 2020-10-16

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What happened

Starwest Botanicals is recalling organic elderberry tea because a customer found Salmonella contamination in their product. The recall affects elderberry tea sold in 1 lb. and 4 oz. Mylar bags.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased this elderberry tea product is potentially at risk, especially people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults.

What to do

Check if you have this product by looking for the UPC codes (7 67963 07315 0 for 1 lb. or 7 67963-10561-5 for 4 oz.). Stop using it and contact Starwest Botanicals or your retailer for a refund. Do not consume the product.

Product

Elderberry Whole Organic; Sambucus Nigra; Origin: Croatia 1 lb. and 4 oz. Distributed in Mylar bags. 1 lb. UPC: 7 67963 07315 0; Item # 209290-01 4 oz. UPC 7 67963-10561-5; Item # 209290-04 Daily serving size; Pour 8-12 oz. of boiling water (212 degrees F) over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3-4 minutes. Starwest Botanicals,Inc. 161 Main Street, Sacramento, CA 95838 Certified Organic

Reason for recall

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

Quantity affected

10,037 lbs. (total)

Distribution

Nationwide distribution Two Canadian Customers

Lot / code info

1 lb. lots P88226, P88762, P88763 4 oz. lot P88764

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit