The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-1584-2020·Announced 2020-09-23

Maison Terre Goldenseal Root Powder Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Maison Terre, LLC is recalling Goldenseal Root Powder Organic due to FDA findings of contamination with various microorganisms, including Cronobacter sakazakii.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class I

Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).

Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Maison Terre, LLC is recalling 670 bags of Goldenseal Root Powder Organic, 1 oz. clear plastic bag. The recall affects all lots distributed nationwide from January 25, 2015, to August 4, 2020.

The recall was initiated after FDA laboratory analysis found the product to be contaminated with various microorganisms. The identified contaminants include Enterobacter cloacae, Cronobacter sakazakii, and Cronobacter dublinensis, among others.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Goldenseal Root Powder Organic, 1 oz. clear plastic bag, Maison Terre Natural Products, www.maisonterre.net
Manufacturer
Maison Terre, LLC
Affected units
670

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All lots distributed 01/25/2015 to 08/04/2020

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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