Goldenseal herb c/s — Class II food recall F-1388-2019
Terminated recall by AmeriHerb International Inc, reported 2019-05-22, distributed nationwide. Dried spice and herb products potentially contaminated with generic E. coli.
| Recall number | F-1388-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Food |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | AmeriHerb International Inc, Ames, IA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-04-24 |
| Classified | 2019-05-16 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-05-22 |
| Terminated | 2019-06-12 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Countries outside the US | CA |
| Quantity | 36 pounds |
| Reason classes | microbial contamination |
| Pathogens | e coli |
Product
Goldenseal herb c/s, Hydrastis Canadensis, Not for use during pregnancy, 1# Net, AmeriHerb LLC, Ames, IA packaged in 1 lb plastic bags
Reason for recall
Dried spice and herb products potentially contaminated with generic E. coli.
Machine access
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