The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-0517-2013·Announced 2012-10-31

Daaks International Recalls Fenugreek Due to Toxic Weed Contamination

Daaks International is recalling fenugreek because it contains the toxic weed Senecio vulgaris. The product was distributed in California and Washington.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a toxic weed (Senecio vulgaris) which poses a risk of harm, but the source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a high-risk product where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Daaks International is voluntarily recalling fenugreek, packaged as 3 dozen per case, because the product contains the toxic weed Senecio vulgaris. The recall involves 388 cases of the product.

The affected fenugreek was distributed in California and Washington. No specific lot numbers or expiration dates are available for this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Daaks International for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Fenugreek, 3 dozen per case.
Affected units
388

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)

  • not availble

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states: