Whole Herb Company Recalls Nettle Leaf Powder for Salmonella Contamination
Whole Herb Company is recalling Nettle Leaf powder after testing revealed the presence of Salmonella. The product was distributed in California, Nevada, and Canada.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): 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, as Class I recalls involve a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.
Plain-English summary
Whole Herb Company is voluntarily recalling Nettle Leaf powder, a material sold for further processing and manufacturing use only. The recall was initiated after the product was tested and found to be positive for Salmonella.
The affected product is identified by Lot No. 319349HT, Item No. NET17000, and UPC 010020559358. The total quantity involved in the recall is 660 pounds. The product was distributed in California, Nevada, and Canada.
Because this material is intended for further processing and manufacturing use only, it is not sold directly to consumers. Businesses that purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on how to return or dispose of the material.
The recalled product
- Product
- Nettle Leaf powder Gross Wt: 55.5 Lbs. Net Wt: 55.0 Lbs. This material is being sold for further processing, and for Manufacturing use only. Distributed by Whole Herb Company
- Manufacturer
- Whole Herb Company
- Hazard
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)
- UPC: 010020559358 Item No: NET17000 Lot No: 319349HT
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