Starwest Botanicals, Inc

Recall #F-0115-2021 · Initiated 2020-10-16

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What happened

Starwest Botanicals is recalling organic elderberry products because a customer found Salmonella contamination in a batch. The recall affects dried elderberry products distributed across the US and Canada.

Who is at risk

Anyone who purchased these elderberry products is potentially at risk, particularly people with weakened immune systems, young children, and older adults who are more vulnerable to serious Salmonella infections.

What to do

Check if you have Starwest Botanicals Elderberry Whole Organic (Item #209290-00) and do not consume it. Contact Starwest Botanicals or your retailer for a refund, or throw the product away. Wash hands and surfaces that may have contacted the product.

Product

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

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

lots #s 97398-03, 97337-03, 97527-03, 97527-13

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

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