The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:SevereFDA (Food)·F-0146-2021·Announced 2020-12-09

Quantum Health Elderberry Liquid Extract Recalled for Salmonella Risk

Quantum Inc. is recalling Quantum Health Elderberry liquid herbal extract due to potential Salmonella contamination. The product was distributed in Indiana, New Jersey, and New York.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this recall as Class I — 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. On that classification alone this is scored Severe; a score of Critical is reserved for recalls where a death or serious injury was reported. The agency gives the reason as: "Product recalled due to potential contamination of Salmonella."

Plain-English summary

Quantum Inc. is recalling 5 units of Quantum Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement. The product is packaged in 2oz glass bottles, with 12 bottles per case, and has a net weight of 2 fl oz/59 mL. The specific lot code is 5831, with an expiry date of September 2023. The UPC code is 0 46985 01625 4.

The recall is being conducted due to potential contamination with Salmonella. The product was distributed in Indiana, New Jersey, and New York. The manufacturing code is "5831 09/23," where the lot code 5831 indicates the order of production and is not related to a date.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Quantum Inc. for further instructions or a refund. The product is shelf-stable and was distributed by Quantum, Inc., located in Eugene, Oregon.

The recalled product

Product
Quantum Health branded Elderberry liquid herbal extract dietary supplement is packaged in 2oz glass bottle, 12 bottles/case. Product is shelf stable with net wt. 2 fl oz/59 mL. UPC code: 0 46985 01625 4 Product is distributed by Quantum, Inc., Eugene, OR.
Manufacturer
Quantum Inc
Affected units
5

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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